Rainy, windy today with strong thunderstorms possible; Flood advisory for some
Apr. 11—Today will be rainy and windy with a chance of thunderstorms and possible flooding.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible especially through 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Storms could bring damaging winds and an isolated tornado.
Heavy rain also brings the threat of flooding.
A flood advisory is in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Darke and Preble counties for minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas and possible water over roadways.
A flood watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Friday for the entire region. Heavy rain of 1 to 2 inches is likely, with higher amounts possible locally, into tonight. With the ground already saturated, the additional rain could cause creeks and streams to rise, resulting in flooding.
Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are possible today, especially this evening and overnight.
Highs will be around 69 degrees, falling to a low around 46 degrees overnight.
Rain chances will dip after midnight, but showers will be likely again for Friday morning.
Friday afternoon, rain chances will dip, then fall away around dark, with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Highs on Friday will be around 56 degrees.
It will be breezy during the day, with winds of 20-25 mph possible, as well as gusts of up to 40 mph.
On Friday night skies will clear and winds will decrease as temperatures fall to around 42 degrees.
Saturday will be sunny, breezy and mild, with highs around 68 degrees and gusts as high as 25 mph.
There will be a few more clouds Saturday night, and lows will be around 52 degrees.
