Much-needed showers moving through parts of Miami Valley

MIAMI VALLEY — There is a chance for much-needed rain and severe storms throughout the area on Tuesday.

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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has the Miami Valley under a marginal risk for severe weather, a level 1 out of 5.

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We could see showers and a few rumbles of thunder to start Tuesday morning, according to Ritz.

Some gusty thunderstorms are possible mid-afternoon.

Severe storm chances are low, but gusty winds, hail, and an isolated tornado are possible, Ritz says.

We could also see frequent lightning with highs in the upper 70s.

News Center 7 will update this story.

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