At the beginning of July, I wrote a blog article projecting that drought development was likely in at least part of the Ohio valley.
Well, here we are near the end of July and despite ongoing rains, the latest Drought Monitor shows that as of July 28, 37% of Ohio was in moderate drought and 84.75% was abnormally dry. Rainfall since then is providing some relief, especially in southern Ohio.
…THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF THE OH/TN VALLEYS INTO THE MID ATLANTIC…
…SUMMARY…
Strong thunderstorms may impact parts of the Ohio and Tennessee
Valleys Saturday afternoon and evening, accompanied by at least some
risk for damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes. A few strong
storms capable of damaging wind will also be possible across parts
of the Mid Atlantic.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Southeast Indiana, Kentucky,
and Ohio, including the following areas, in Southeast Indiana,
Dearborn, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland. In
Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant,
Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson. In Ohio,
Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland,
Pike, Scioto, and Warren.
* Through Friday morning
* Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today
and tonight. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches can be expected
across the watch area by Friday morning, with isolated heavier
totals. This heavy rain will be capable of producing flash
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be
prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding
occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas,
and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.
