Tornado watch issued for parts of area

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

• Tornado Watch issued for Darke, Mercer, Wayne and Randolph counties until 9 p.m.
• Scattered storms later today
• Few strong to severe possible
• Gusty winds and heavy rain

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DETAILED FORECAST

The entire Miami Valley is under a marginal risk for severe weather today. A small portion of southwestern Butler County is part of a Slight Risk that stretches west into southern Indiana.

A line of thunderstorms is expected to develop west of the Miami Valley and move east into our area later this afternoon and evening. Some storms could produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds. A couple stronger storms may reach severe limits with the greatest risk being isolated damaging winds and small hail.

Severe storms northwest of Indianapolis prompted several tornado warnings around 2:40 p.m. and there were reports law enforcement spotted a tornado near New Ross and Crawfordsville.

A large, destructive tornado was also reported over Kokomo, Indiana. A Starbucks location was reportedly destroyed in the area.

Instability ahead of this line is limited, but there certainly could be enough to work with to keep these storms going.

Early indications showing the line reaching our northwestern counties around 6pm, but depending on the speed of this line it’s possible they could get here a little sooner.

Some showers and storms are still possible before the main line, especially across the northern Miami Valley for the first half of the afternoon. Showers and storms will work across the area overnight then ending before sunrise. Temperatures will climb into the lower 80s this afternoon.

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Thursday: Few more showers and storms around first in the morning, then later in the afternoon while tapering off into the evening.

We likely won’t get much help in terms of a widespread rain to get us closer to normal. Instead, showers and storms will be scattered.

An isolated strong storm can’t be ruled out, with strong wind gusts possible and downpours.

Friday: Clouds break for some sunshine. Still warm but not as muggy, with highs in the mid-80s. Quiet for Friday night football as well, with temperatures dropping into the 70s.

Saturday: A great start to the weekend, with highs in the mid-80s. There will be plenty of sunshine and dry.

Sunday: Clouds increase through the day. A few showers or thundershowers are possible. Highs in the upper 80s, and it will feel muggy as well.