Showers, thunderstorms tonight; High Wind Warning, Wind Advisory issued

High Wind Warning has been issued from Sunday 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. for the following counties: Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby.

Wind Advisory has been issued from 4 a.m. Sunday until 10 p.m. for the following counties: Greene, Montgomery, Preble, Warren, Butler, and Clinton.

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST:

  • Few lingering showers
  • High winds tonight into Sunday
  • Cool and quiet work week

>> Live Doppler 7 Interactive Radar

Tonight: Scattered rain showers will continue, a few thunderstorms will be possible. Heavy pockets of rain will be possible at times. Winds will begin ramping up with gusts as highs as 40 mph. Temperatures will be in the 50s as warm air continues to filter in. By morning temperatures will reach the 40s.

Sunday: An early morning lingering shower is possible , but will end quickly then a few sprinkles or even a flurry may return later as temperatures get colder. Gusty winds will be the main impact for Sunday. Behind the cold front, as this system exists strong winds will get pulled down to the surface through the day. Highest impact will be from morning through early afternoon. Widespread wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with some isolated gusts up to 60 mph. This on top of very saturated soil could lead to more tree damage or isolated power outages. Cold air arriving from the west will allow temperatures to drop from the mid 40s to the upper 30s by the end of the afternoon. Winds begin to let up into the evening and overnight.

>> WEEKEND WEATHER IMPACT: How to prepare for hazardous storms, strong winds

Monday: Mostly sunny, but cooler. Wind chills will easily fall into the teens by morning. Breezy conditions expected.

Tuesday: Another dry day with some sunshine. Temperatures start to climb again reaching a high near 40 degrees.

>> County-by-county weather 

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with the chance of a few passing showers or possibly a wintry mix. Highs for the day in the lower 40s.

Thursday: Partly sunny with temperatures in the 40s.

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