Severe storms with damaging winds, isolated tornadoes possible tonight, Friday

The southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Salem Avenue near Yale Avenue are blocked due to a tree that fell during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

The southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Salem Avenue near Yale Avenue are blocked due to a tree that fell during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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Multiple rounds of storms are expected through Friday night, bringing a chance of severe weather and isolated tornadoes.

The first round is expected late Thursday day and in the evening. Showers and storms will move into the region from the Great Lakes with the chance of a few supercells developing, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Large hail and severe wind gusts are possible, as well as isolated tornadoes.

The best chance for severe weather is from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. around and north of Interstate 70, according to the NWS.

The Miami Valley has a slight risk, or level 2, chance for severe weather.

A slight risk means scattered severe storms are possible with short-lived and/or isolated, intense storms, according to the NWS.

A lull is expected in storm activity by early Friday. Showers could continue late into the morning though.

Another round of storms will develop and head northeast Friday afternoon into Friday night.

The second round is expected to be more severe with most of the Miami Valley at an enhanced risk, or level 3, for strong storms.

Under an enhanced risk, numerous severe storms are possible, as well as more persistent and/or widespread storms. There’s also a chance for a few intense storms.

The best timing for strong storms is from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., according to the NWS.

Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible, along with heavy rain.

Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning for the potential for back-to-back high-risk zones across the U.S. Thursday and Friday.

Parts of northern Indiana, western Michigan, northeast Illinois and easter and central Wisconsin could be in a high-risk zone for severe storms Thursday. Tornadoes, large hail, damaging wind gusts and flooding are possible, according to AccuWeather.

Severe storms with damaging winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rain are possible Friday, May 16, 2025. Courtesy AccuWeather.

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On Friday, severe storm chance will move to southwestern Illinois, southern Indiana, western Kentucky, southeastern Missouri and northwestern Tennessee.

Once again, tornadoes, hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are possible.

People should remain weather aware Thursday afternoon and Friday and be prepared for severe storms.

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