{"id":134483,"date":"2026-05-20T06:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/first-alert-weather-day-severe-storms-possible-wednesday\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T06:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:26:39","slug":"first-alert-weather-day-severe-storms-possible-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/first-alert-weather-day-severe-storms-possible-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

\n

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Wednesday is another First Alert Weather Day due to widespread rain impacting driving and storms that could turn severe.<\/p>\n

A Slight Risk (2 out of 5) is in place across the Tri-State.<\/p>\n

Damaging winds, flash flooding and isolated severe threats are all possible, according to the FOX19 NOW Weather Team.<\/p>\n

Download the FREE FOX19 NOW news app for iPhone<\/b><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Download the FREE FOX19 NOW news app for Android<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n

A Flood Advisory has been issued for the highlighted area on the map. Slow runoff may lead to ponding on roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas. Use caution on the roads. Updates at https:\/\/t.co\/oOSHHVjPer<\/a> and on the First Alert Weather app. pic.twitter.com\/lgAdiNoJLJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Catherine Bodak (@FOX19Catherine) May 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Flash flooding possible<\/b><\/h3>\n

Damaging wind is the primary severe weather threat, but flash flooding will also be a significant concern.<\/p>\n

Hail or an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though both remain lower-end threats.<\/p>\n

Heavy rain began around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The morning rain is expected to linger into the afternoon, the weather team says.<\/p>\n

A strong storm or two is possible.<\/p>\n

But the bigger concern may be additional rainfall on already-saturated ground, increasing the potential for flash flooding.<\/p>\n

\n
<\/div>
A cold front will move into the Tri-State Wednesday morning, with showers impacting the morning commute.<\/span>(WXIX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\"The<\/div>
The rain will start to pick-up around noon Wednesday morning.<\/span>(WXIX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\"Showers<\/div>
Showers will be steady throughout Wednesday afternoon.<\/span>(WXIX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drying out Thursday<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thursday will be drier and more comfortable temperature-wise. <\/p>\n

Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 60s.<\/p>\n

Enjoy it while it lasts because it won\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n

Scattered storms return Friday with highs warming into the 70s.<\/p>\n

How to prepare<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Wednesday:<\/b> Keep an umbrella with you during the morning commute.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Friday-Sunday:<\/b> Monitor forecasts closely for additional rain impacts and potential flooding concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <\/i>Please click here to report it<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

    Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send <\/i>it to us here<\/i><\/a> <\/b><\/i>with a brief description.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Copyright 2026 WXIX. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n