…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…





The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Southeast Indiana, Northern
  Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio, including the following areas,
  in Southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, and
  Switzerland. In Northern Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell,
  Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, and
  Robertson. In Southwest Ohio, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and
  Warren.

* From 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday morning.

* Precipitation will move across the area starting this evening
  and then taper off Thursday afternoon. Additional rounds of
  precipitation will then move across the region through Sunday
  morning. Total rainfall amounts through Sunday morning are
  expected to be in the two to four inch range.

* Excessive rainfall will cause local rivers, creeks, and streams
  to rise. Those near streams and rivers should be especially
  cautious as streams and rivers can rise quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone
to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings.

 

Central Great Lakes sector loop

 

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
249 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED THROUGH THE FIRST
HALF OF THE WEEKEND...

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Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-
Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-
Butler-Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-
Including the cities of Brookville, Batesville, Milan,
Versailles, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton,
Warsaw, Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger,
Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown,
Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville,
Mount Olivet, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason,
Lebanon, Springboro, Cincinnati, and Milford
249 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Southeast Indiana, Northern
  Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio, including the following areas,
  in Southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, and
  Switzerland. In Northern Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell,
  Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, and
  Robertson. In Southwest Ohio, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and
  Warren.

* From 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday morning.

* Precipitation will move across the area starting this evening
  and then taper off Thursday afternoon. Additional rounds of
  precipitation will then move across the region through Sunday
  morning. Total rainfall amounts through Sunday morning are
  expected to be in the two to four inch range.

* Excessive rainfall will cause local rivers, creeks, and streams
  to rise. Those near streams and rivers should be especially
  cautious as streams and rivers can rise quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone
to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
252 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018

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Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-
Champaign-
Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater,
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine,
Marysville, Delaware, and Urbana
252 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up
  to one tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving. Additional information
can be found at www.weather.gov/iln as well as on our Facebook
and Twitter pages.

 

Record Warmth On Tuesday, Accelerated Growing Degree Day Accumulation

Growing Degree Days are a measurement of the growth and development of plants and insects during the growing season. Development does not occur at this time unless the temperature is above a minimum threshold value (base temperature). The base temperature varies for different organisms. It is determined through research and experimentation. The actual temperature experienced by an organism is influenced by several factors. These factors affect growth and development. For instance, depending on the weather, an organism’s temperature may be a few degrees more or less than that recorded. An organism may spend its time in the shade or under direct sunlight. The fertility and nutrient content of the soil directly affect the growth rate of insects and plants. The presence of weeds and precipitation may indirectly influence development. Due to these factors and some other scientific considerations, a base temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit is considered acceptable for all plants and insects.