Tue Apr 29 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Severe Thunderstorms Slam Cincinnati Region; Damaging Winds Main Threat

**CINCINNATI, OH [Date]** – A line of severe thunderstorms is currently impacting the Cincinnati region, prompting a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued numerous severe thunderstorm warnings throughout the afternoon, with reports of winds potentially reaching 70 mph in southeastern Indiana.

The storms, which began impacting southeastern Indiana around 11 a.m., are expected to hit Greater Cincinnati between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., with areas east of State Route 68 experiencing them between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The main threat is strong, potentially damaging winds, though hail is also possible, and the NWS hasn’t ruled out the possibility of tornadoes.

Multiple counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana have been placed under severe thunderstorm warnings throughout the day, including but not limited to Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Clinton, Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Dearborn, Ripley, Franklin, Union, and Fayette counties. These warnings have been issued and updated throughout the afternoon as the storms progress.

While morning showers were light, the afternoon storms are associated with a cold front and are expected to bring heavy rain. The storms are anticipated to move out of the area as evening approaches.

This severe weather event marks the beginning of an active weather pattern expected to last through Friday, with intermittent rounds of rain and thunderstorms. Dry conditions are forecast for the weekend, which will be cool and comfortable.

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