Tropical Storm Cindy remnant brings flood threats, heavy rains

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Clouds thicken overnight with a few scattered showers and storms developing towards morning, Storm Center 7 Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs said. This is due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy moving in from the south and meeting up with a cold front approaching from the northwest. Overnight it will stay muggy with temperatures in the lower 70s.

Ahead of the approaching storm, a Flash Flood Watch was issued by the National Weather Service. It goes into effect at 2 a.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday for Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties in Ohio and Wayne County in Indiana.

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QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Scattered showers, storms develop overnight
  • Heavy rain and storms likely Friday
  • Flash Flood Watch 2 a.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday

Friday: A cold front from the northwest will meet up with tropical moisture from the south creating a wet and stormy day. Rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms develop through the morning and become steady into late morning/afternoon. Localized heavy rain may lead to flooding, specifically flash flooding with rapid rise in water creating dangerous road conditions. Rain totals ranging between 1 to 3 inches with isolated spots potentially up to 4 inches are possible by Friday evening. Along with the flooding threat, some storms may produce isolated damaging wind gusts. Temperatures will range in the 70s.

The cold front should shift the moisture south and east as we head into Friday evening, so it should dry out by late Friday night.

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LOOKING BEYOND FRIDAY INTO WEEKEND

The heavy rain and strong winds should be out of the area by Saturday, making way for a nice weekend of low humidity and seasonable temperatures.

Saturday: Sun and some scattered clouds are expected along with breezy conditions at times. Highs will be below normal in the upper 70s. The UV Index will be high, so if you head to the Vectren Dayton Air Show apply and reapply sunscreen through the afternoon.

Sunday: Partly cloudy and cooler conditions are expected, and it will be breezy at times with highs in the middle 70s.

Monday: It will be partly sunny with the slight chance of a passing shower and highs in the lower 70s.

Tuesday: Sun and a few clouds are expected with highs in the middle 70s.

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