Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Preble County and Wayne County, Ind. until 6:15 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning issued for Great Miami River at Taylorsville from 1 a.m. until 8:40 a.m. Friday
Wind Advisory issued for the entire Miami Valley from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. Friday
Flood Watch for entire Miami Valley through Friday AM
Here's what you need to know:
>> Live Doppler 7 Interactive Radar
Timing:
- Impactful weather from midday through Friday morning
Weather Threats:
- Flooding - One to two more inches of rain could fall through today. River, creeks and streams could still rise Friday morning
- Severe Weather- Isolated strong to severe storms could develop late afternoon and evening, highest chance is in Indiana but threats include damaging winds and even a brief spin-up
- Power Outages- Strong winds tonight and early Friday combined with wet soil could lead to tree damage or isolated power outages
>> Flooding, high water cause road closures throughout the Miami Valley
Rivers:
- Minor flooding is expected along the Great Miami River in Troy, Miamisburg and Huber Heights.
- The Mad River in Springfield is expected to reach minor flood stage
- Great Miami River at Sidney and Middletown are expected to reach minor flood stage
- Swollen banks along the Great Miami especially near Dayton will also be visible
- Creeks/streams will overflow throughout today as heavy rain returns
- Anyone along the Great Miami River should monitor for quickly changing conditions tonight and Friday
Driving Impacts:
- Standing water on roads
- Poor visibility from heavy rain
- Strong winds may cause drivers to swerve even Friday morning once rain has ended
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Cold:
- Temperatures by Friday will fall almost 40 degrees into the 20s
- Isolated slick spots could develop Friday night
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