Severe Storms Charge into Eastern Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio — SevereWX

Severe Threat Building for Ohio River Valley

Storms packing damaging winds and potential tornadoes are pushing east from southern and central Indiana toward far eastern Indiana, portions of northern Kentucky, and southwest Ohio.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) highlights a 95% chance of a watch issuance within the hour (valid until around 8 PM EDT). Expect thunderstorms to arrive in the next couple hours, supported by an environment favoring severe weather.

Key Threats:

• Winds: 55-70 mph gusts likely.
• Tornadoes: A couple possible, with most probable peak intensity 85-110 mph (EF1-EF2).
• Hail: Up to 1.25 inches.

This cluster builds on ongoing severe activity farther west, now eyeing the Cincinnati metro and surrounding regions. SPC forecasters Marsh and Smith note coordination for a watch shortly.

Areas most at risk include roughly from Richmond, IN, across to near Cincinnati, OH, and up toward Dayton, with northern Kentucky spots like Covington in the path.

Stay Prepared: Monitor local NWS updates, have multiple alert sources, secure outdoors, and know your safe spot if warnings issue. Weather can change fast—safety first.