Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours in a warm and humid airmass. Some of the storms produced locally heavy rainfall.
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Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours in a warm and humid airmass. Some of the storms produced locally heavy rainfall.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 24, 2:57 PM EST, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington OH 357 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Low pressure in the Plains will track east-northeast through the Midwest into lower Michigan overnight and early Friday. Warm and moist air ahead of an associated cold front will interact with upper level energy and daytime heating to produce showers and thunderstorms Friday and Friday evening before ending overnight as the cold front passes by. High pressure will build in for the weekend. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Activity will diminish this evening with the loss of daytime heating, though some isolated storms could linger through the overnight hours. Models continue to keep some higher chances of storms in eastern CWA overnight. A good blanket of cloud cover and continuing southerly winds will keep mild temperatures overnight as they drop fairly uniformly to bottom out around 60 degrees. && .SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/... A relative lull in activity will be found during the morning, though the area will not be completely free of convection. These storms will be on the increase through the day ahead of an approaching cold front that will cross the region overnight. High temperatures will top out in the mid 70s, with cloud cover limiting large swings that can typically be found across the area. These clouds are also expected to limit low level instability ahead of the front, which will be offset by some weak shear to continue what is expected to be more widespread activity through the daytime hours into the evening. As the front crosses, it will mark the end of any showers and thunderstorms. Sky cover will begin to clear out further behind the cold frontal passage. Lows will be dictated by the location of the front and are expected to range from 50 in the northwest to near 60 in the southeast. && .LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... A cold front will be exiting to the east Saturday morning while its parent mid level trough also pushes east across the remainder of the Great Lakes, New England, and southeast Canada. Precipitation will come to an end followed by partial clearing from west to east during the afternoon. It will be cooler. Highs will range from the upper 50s north to the mid 60s south. The cooler than normal trend will continue into Saturday night and Sunday as high pressure at the surface and aloft arrive over the region. Lows by Sunday morning will be in the upper 30s to the lower 40s (low chance of frost) with highs warming into the 65 to 70 degree range for Sunday. High pressure at the surface and aloft will gradually shift east of the area during the Sunday night into Monday timeframe. Cool lows in the 40s will warm up nicely into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees on Monday as southerly flow increases. The next weather maker is poised to affect the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley area Tuesday into Tuesday night. With mid level troughing moving east across the Great Lakes and southeast Canada, an attendant cold front will be pushed southeast into the region. Warm, humid air will be advected ahead of the front. This will at least bring moderate instability. This instability will couple with at least moderate shear, which will allow thunderstorms to organize ahead of the front (perhaps even along a prefrontal trough). CIPS analogs, CSU ML, and SPC all have a slight risk for severe storms for Tuesday into Tuesday night. Will make mention of this generically in the HWO until details can be worked out as we get closer in time. After lows mainly in the 60s, highs on Tuesday will warm into the lower to mid 80s. Lows Tuesday night will drop into the lower 50s north to the lower 60s south. Frontal boundary will likely stall out somewhere in the Ohio Valley Wednesday/Thursday, along with additional mid level s/wv energy ejecting northeast from the central/southern Plains into the area. This will keep the chances for showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Lows will remain mild in the 50s with highs in the upper 60s to the mid 70s. && .AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... Mid level cloud cover will overspread the terminals from south to north this afternoon and early evening. Isolated to scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will develop with diurnal heating this afternoon. Activity should be limited to CVG/LUK/ILN in the late day, then spread nwd to DAY during the evening while diminishing in the south. CMH is expected to remain out of convective storms today, but cutting the chances here while there are storms in the proximity of central Ohio is a potential pitfall in the forecast today. What few storms that may be lingering through 00Z will quickly die out this evening. There are, however, a few indications that activity could persist in some form overnight. If this is the case, it should be limited to be along and north of the I-70 corridor, including the CMH and DAY terminals. This probability attm is quite low and will not be addressed in the forecast outside of this discussion. Any MVFR cloud cover is expected to remain a scattered deck. Models are suggesting some IFR cigs centered around daybreak for a 2-3 hour period. This is due to increased moisture advecting in as overnight temperatures drop to the dewpoint early on. The intersection of the T/Td saturation looks to linger into the morning hours, breaking up towards 14Z or so. This saturation layer will advect northward, bringing these lower clouds and potential vsby restrictions a few hours later to ILN and then DAY/CMH. These will see the potential for IFR cigs and MVFR vsbys lie during the morning hours, and mix out in a shorter, but later period of time. Thunderstorm activity will be on the increase through Friday but morning chances are relatively slim for this development. Looks like initiation is more or less dependent on h5 s/w activity in sw flow aloft, which is difficult to place/time and varies widely from one model to another. GFS is quite strong in this regard but seems to be the outlier of available models, so forecast early Friday will lean towards being precip-free and ramp up after 18Z. OUTLOOK...MVFR ceilings have a high potential Friday night into Saturday, along with a period of IFR ceilings. Thunderstorms will be possible Friday and Friday night. && .ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OH...None. KY...None. IN...None. && SYNOPSIS...Franks NEAR TERM...Franks SHORT TERM...Franks LONG TERM...Hickman AVIATION...Franks
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 321 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025 INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-252100- Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-Montgomery- Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- 321 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday. Some storms may be strong to severe during the afternoon and evening hours. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
249 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
KYZ092-093-096-241915-
Pendleton KY-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-
249 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN KENTON...
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL AND NORTHWESTERN PENDLETON COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM
EDT...
At 248 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Butler, moving
northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Peach Grove, Campbell County Lake, Grants Lick, Aspen Grove,
Claryville, Morning View, and Butler.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 8443 3880 8450 3893 8441 3885 8425
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 228DEG 5KT 3881 8444
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
306 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
KYZ093-OHZ078-079-241930-
Campbell KY-Clermont OH-Brown OH-
306 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CAMPBELL...
CENTRAL CLERMONT AND WEST CENTRAL BROWN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM
EDT...
At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Richmond,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Richmond, Clermont County Airport, Lindale, Saltair, East Fork
State Park, Mentor, California, Moscow, Gubser Mill, Felicity,
Nicholsville, Amelia, Batavia, Point Isabel, Williamsburg,
Owensville, Bethel, Bantam, Locust Ridge, and Mount Orab.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3884 8423 3887 8423 3886 8427 3889 8433
3916 8421 3903 8391 3879 8413
TIME...MOT...LOC 1906Z 208DEG 13KT 3891 8419
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
311 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
KYZ092-093-OHZ077-241945-
Kenton KY-Campbell KY-Hamilton OH-
311 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL
KENTON...NORTHERN CAMPBELL AND CENTRAL HAMILTON COUNTIES THROUGH 345
PM EDT...
At 311 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Cincinnati,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bridgetown, Elmwood Place, Lockland, Wyoming, Mount Healthy Heights,
New Burlington, Cincinnati, Dillonvale, Glendale, Lunken Airport,
Lincoln Heights, Evendale, Deer Park, Fort Thomas, Mount Healthy,
White Oak, Remington, Mariemont, Southgate, and Bromley.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 17.
I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 13 and 19.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 190 and 191.
I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 17.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3931 8455 3930 8453 3930 8446 3926 8427
3925 8430 3923 8430 3922 8432 3921 8431
3921 8430 3904 8447 3913 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 208DEG 24KT 3916 8453
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
337 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
OHZ073-080>082-242000-
Pike OH-Highland OH-Adams OH-Ross OH-
337 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN
ADAMS...NORTHWESTERN PIKE...SOUTHEASTERN HIGHLAND AND SOUTHWESTERN
ROSS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 336 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Kincaid
Springs, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Summithill, Poplar Grove, Pike Lake, Bainbridge, Sinking Spring,
Cynthiana, Kincaid Springs, Smoky Corners, Locust Grove, Serpent
Mound, Buchanan, and South Salem.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8347 3934 8332 3920 8303 3901 8324
3901 8327 3899 8327 3895 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 211DEG 14KT 3905 8337
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
KYZ093-096-097-OHZ078-242015-
Pendleton KY-Campbell KY-Bracken KY-Clermont OH-
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN
BRACKEN...SOUTHERN CAMPBELL...CENTRAL PENDLETON AND SOUTHERN CLERMONT
COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...
At 345 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Butler, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Auburn, New Richmond, Greenwood, Bradford, Willow Grove, Chilo,
Saltair, Mentor, California, Moscow, Gubser Mill, Lenoxburg,
Felicity, Blairsville, Peach Grove, Kincaid Lake State Park, Ivor,
Foster, Catawba, and Neville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3872 8446 3900 8429 3889 8404 3884 8404
3864 8430
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 212DEG 12KT 3876 8431
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
354 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
OHZ063-073-242030-
Ross OH-Fayette OH-
354 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE
AND WESTERN ROSS COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 353 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Greenfield, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bourneville, Clarksburg, Good Hope, Andersonville, Austin,
Lattaville, South Salem, Frankfort, Plano, and Greenfield.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3924 8319 3930 8338 3932 8339 3938 8337
3938 8338 3955 8333 3953 8326 3952 8327
3951 8317 3947 8298
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 204DEG 14KT 3936 8326
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ARThe Cincinnati radar (KILN), 86 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:16 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
High water was rushing across Decoursey Pike.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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