Ohio Valley Short-Term Update: Focusing on severe storm threat this afternoon & evening. N.

Synopsis: Good Thursday afternoon!  Storms continue to increase early this afternoon from eastern/southeast Indiana into Ohio and southeast Michigan, and that will be the main area of concern for strong to severe storms for this afternoon.  All modes of severe weather possible, but damaging wind is the biggest threat.  Not expecting much if any storm activity across north/central/western Indiana into Illinois. All modes of severe weather possible, but damaging wind is the biggest threat.  Storms should clear out tonight and much of Friday is shaping up to be very nice.  Another disturbance moves in Friday night into Saturday, with additional scattered storm chances.  Detailed analysis in the video.  Have a great afternoon, and let us know if you have any questions. 

Short-term video (6 min):

Updated severe storm outlook this afternoon…slight risk across eastern/southeast Indiana, expanded to include much of Ohio and extreme northern Kentucky around Cincinnati.  

Rainfall guidance through tonight…locally heavy rainfall can be expected across southeast Indiana and across much of Ohio.