Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Union, and Dearborn Counties in Indiana and Preble and Butler Counties in Ohio

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Indiana and Ohio

Update: 7:30 p.m. – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Franklin County, Union County, and Dearborn County in Indiana, as well as Preble and western Butler County in Ohio. The warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m.

At 7:19 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brookville, moving northeast at 55 mph. This storm poses a significant threat to the affected areas.

Locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Hamilton, Oxford, Brookville, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Darrtown, Reily, Millville, St. Leon, Scipio, College Corner, Cedar Grove, Mount Carmel, Mounds State Recreation Area, Cottage Grove, Rockdale, Peppertown, Mcgonigle, Sharptown, and Saint Peter.

Update, 7:15 p.m. – The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeast Dearborn County in Southeast Indiana and northwestern Hamilton County in Southwest Ohio. This warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m.

At 7:03 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Bright, Indiana, moving east at 30 mph. Half-dollar size hail was indicated on radar, adding to the potential dangers of this storm.

Locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Harrison, Greendale, Bright, Hidden Valley, Cleves, Shawnee, Blue Jay, Miami Heights, Mack, Guilford, Logan, Manchester, New Haven, Grandview, Addyston, North Bend, West Harrison, Dover, Weisburg, and Interstate 74 at US Route 52.

Previous reporting: The National Weather Service at Wilmington has issued a tornado watch for parts of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio until 11 p.m. This watch includes several counties in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

An enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) was issued earlier for the Cincinnati area by the Storm Prediction Center, indicating a higher chance of strong to severe thunderstorms, large hail, and a possible isolated tornado.

Additional storms have developed across central Indiana this afternoon, and the timing suggests that these severe storms will approach the area within the next hour. At 4:20 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located over Greenwood, Indiana, moving east at 40 mph.

Residents in the affected areas should be prepared for power outages and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The first wave of thunderstorms started around 10 a.m., and the second one, expected to start around 4 p.m., could bring more severe weather.

The primary threats from these storms include damaging winds and heavy downpours, but large hail or an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

For the coming week, the forecast includes mostly cloudy conditions on Monday with a high near 80 and a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 75 and a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 80, while Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 85 and a 30% chance of showers. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 90 and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

It is important to stay updated on the latest weather conditions and heed any warnings or advisories issued by local authorities. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as necessary.

Enquirer media partner FOX19 contributed to this report.

What are the counties included in the tornado watch for Southwest Ohio until 9 p.m. EDT?

Y, and Southwest Ohio until 9 p.m. EDT. The watch includes the following counties:

In Indiana: Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, and Union counties.

In Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties.

In Ohio: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Montgomery, and Warren counties.

A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas should be prepared to seek shelter if a warning is issued.

In addition to the tornado watch, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Indiana and Ohio. The warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. for Franklin, Union, and Dearborn counties in Indiana, as well as Preble and western Butler County in Ohio.

A severe thunderstorm has been located near Brookville, Indiana, and is moving northeast at 55 mph. This storm poses a significant threat to the affected areas. Locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Hamilton, Oxford, Brookville, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Darrtown, Reily, Millville, St. Leon, Scipio, College Corner, Cedar Grove, Mount Carmel, Mounds State Recreation Area, Cottage Grove, Rockdale, Peppertown, Mcgonigle, Sharptown, and Saint Peter.

Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northeast Dearborn County in Indiana and northwestern Hamilton County in Ohio. This warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm has been located near Bright, Indiana, moving east at 30 mph. Half-dollar size hail has been indicated on radar, adding to the potential dangers of this storm. Locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Harrison, Greendale, Bright, Hidden Valley, Cleves, Shawnee, Blue Jay, Miami Heights, Mack, Guilford, Logan, Manchester, New Haven, Grandview, Addyston, North Bend, West Harrison, Dover, Weisburg, and Interstate 74 at US Route 52.