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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties

Posted at 3:01 PM, May 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-20 17:23:00-04

CINCINNATI -- The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the following counties until 5:15 p.m.

OHIO

  • Brown 
  • Adams 
  • Highland

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the following counties until 7:30 p.m. 

OHIO 

  • Brown 

KENTUCKY 

  • Bracken 

DEFINITIONS 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm has developed that is capable of producing hail greater than one inch in diameter and or 58 mph wind speeds.

A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes.

A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and residents of the affected area should take shelter immediately.

Here are some helpful links to prepare for severe weather:

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