OHIO — A developing storm system is expected to bring scattered severe thunderstorms across the Miami Valley Sunday evening into Sunday night, placing cities like Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and surrounding communities under a growing weather threat.
Slight Risk Covers Much of Western and Central Ohio
The latest outlook places a Level 2 (Slight Risk) across a wide portion of the Miami Valley, including Dayton, Springfield, Wilmington, Cincinnati, Columbus, Newark, and Chillicothe.
Nearby areas such as Richmond and Muncie in Indiana are also included in the risk zone, highlighting a broader regional setup that extends beyond state lines. Northern areas closer to Lima and Marion sit near a lower risk boundary but could still see storm activity.
Storms Expected to Develop by Evening
Current projections suggest storms will begin to develop later in the day Sunday, with the most active period expected during the evening into nighttime hours.
While exact timing remains somewhat uncertain, the window for severe weather appears to focus on the late afternoon through late evening, particularly as storms organize and move across western into central Ohio.
Main Threats Include Hail and Damaging Winds
The primary hazards with these storms will be large hail and strong, damaging wind gusts. Early storm development could feature isolated supercells capable of producing significant hail, especially in western portions of the risk area…