Ongoing stormy pattern with severe risk and cool-down ahead
Key Questions
What is the current weather pattern for the region?
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the weekend, with a low-end severe risk possible tonight. Heavy rain and strong winds are the primary concerns.
When is the next severe weather risk expected?
An enhanced severe weather risk builds for Tuesday across areas including Indianapolis, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Lexington, with all hazard types possible. Slow-moving storms could bring heavy rain and strong winds.
What time frame carries the highest severe storm threat today?
The best risk for strong to severe storms this afternoon runs from 3-7 PM, with pop-up downpours already underway in parts of Columbus, Dayton, and Lexington.
What temperatures are forecast for next week?
A dramatic cool-down is expected next week, with highs dropping into the 50s following the current stormy pattern.
Which days are designated as First Alert Weather Days?
Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21 are First Alert Weather Days due to strong storms tonight and a severe chance on Tuesday.
Rounds of storms continue through the weekend; low-end severe risk tonight; dramatic cool-down to 50s expected next week. July 17 FastCast shows ongoing showers, thunderstorms, heavy rain. Latest: Severe storm risk this afternoon (3-7 PM) with slow-moving storms, heavy rain, strong winds; First Alert: strong storms tonight, severe chance Tuesday.