Cincinnati Faces Severe Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Tonight The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the region, including Hamilton, Butler, and Warren counties in Ohio, as well as Dearborn County in Indiana, until 10 p.m. on May 19, 2026. Parts of Butler County, including Middletown, Hamilton, and Lebanon, were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:30 p.m. The weather service warned that showers and thunderstorms were expected to develop ahead of a cold front late in the afternoon and evening. The storm system brought scattered gusts up to 70 mph, frequent lightning, and isolated hail the size of a quarter. Officials cautioned that damaging winds could lead to tree limbs being knocked down or isolated power outages. Earlier in the evening, some parts of downtown Cincinnati experienced power outages after a brief thunderstorm rolled through around 8 p.m. The 7-day detailed weather forecast highlighted ongoing unsettled conditions. On Tuesday, May 19, the day’s forecast called for mostly sunny skies with a high near 90°F, accompanied by southwest winds around 12 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch were possible. Tuesday night brought a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., with thunderstorms likely between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The forecast also indicated a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 64°F. Southwest winds were expected to reach 1 to 10 mph with gusts up to 22 mph. The chance of precipitation was 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible. Wednesday, May 20, saw showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71°F.#national_weather_service #cincinnati #wilmington #butler_county #hamilton_county
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Lifted as Storms Subside in Pittsburgh Area A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been lifted for much of the Pittsburgh area after the National Weather Service canceled active warnings late Tuesday. The storm system, which brought scattered strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the day, has largely passed, though some isolated thunderstorms remain possible into the early hours. The National Weather Service issued multiple updates throughout the evening, initially extending a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across several counties until midnight. At 9 p.m., a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was active for parts of Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Armstrong, and Clarion counties, with quarter-sized hail and damaging wind gusts expected. Residents in these areas were urged to seek shelter indoors. By 10 p.m., the Severe Thunderstorm Warning was narrowed to parts of Allegheny, Butler, and Armstrong counties, while a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remained for other regions. A separate warning for parts of Washington and Beaver counties expired by 6 p.m., and additional alerts were canceled as the storm system moved eastward. The storm was driven by a cold front moving through the area, which brought heavy rain, gusty winds, and the potential for isolated tornadoes. Forecasters warned that large hail and strong winds could cause damage, and urged residents to stay informed through weather alerts. As the storm subsided, temperatures dropped significantly, with highs expected to fall into the low 40s on Monday and lows in the 20s overnight. The weather is expected to improve by Tuesday, with temperatures rising into the 50s by midweek. A second round of rain is anticipated late Wednesday night and Thursday.#national_weather_service #pittsburgh #beaver_county #butler_county #armstrong_county
