Level 4 out of 5 severe weather threat issued for Miami Valley with damaging tornadoes possible

DAYTON — A severe weather outbreak is possible Monday through Tuesday night for the Miami Valley

Storm Center 7 Weather Specialist Nick Dunn has been tracking this system and will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 Daybreak starting at 4:25 a.m.

>> Rain tonight with chance for storms; Flood Watch for entire region

FLOODING:

First, there is a risk of flooding.

Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night, storms will bring additional heavy rain. An additional 2-4″ is possible by the time it is all said and done, and a flood watch is in effect.

The main things to remember with localized flooding is to turn around, don’t drown when you come across a flooded roadway, and if you live near a river, creek, stream, or other body of water that tends to flood, know those water levels may be rising over the next day or so.

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SEVERE WEATHER RISK:

Damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of a brief tornado will be a threat overnight. We need to not let our guard down on Monday’s risk, but the more significant risk arrives on Tuesday.

The Storm Prediction Center is giving nearly all of the Miami Valley a level four out of five Moderate Risk for severe weather Tuesday. This means a severe weather outbreak of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes is possible. A few strong and/or long-track tornadoes are possible.

The greatest risk for severe weather should occur between 3-10 p.m. on Tuesday. All severe weather hazards will be possible.

Now is the time to know where you would go if a tornado warning comes out. If you live in a manufactured or mobile home, make plans to be at a sturdier structure, like a friend or family member’s house, tomorrow evening.

We will continue to follow this story.

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