[4:05 PM] We may have sunny skies right now, but a mix of rain and freezing rain will overspread the area late tonight. Greatest threat for ice accumulation will be in parts of Miami Valley and central Ohio. Little to no ice south of OH River. Exercise caution late tonight!
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 235 PM EDT Fri Mar 16 2018 INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-060-070>072-077>082-088-170245- /O.EXB.KILN.WW.Y.0013.180317T0400Z-180317T1600Z/ Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Preble-Butler-Warren- Clinton-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Eaton, Camden, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, Blanchester, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg 235 PM EDT Fri Mar 16 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and South Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iln as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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.
