For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Wilder, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cincinnati, Covington, Independence, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport,
Edgewood, Alexandria, Fort Mitchell, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill,
Bellevue, Fort Wright, Dayton, Ludlow, Southgate, Crestview Hills,
Park Hills, Lakeside Park, and Forestville.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 3.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 188 and 191.
I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 1.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.