Storm Center 7

Risk for severe storms across region this week; Heavy rain, damaging winds, tornadoes possible

Severe weather outlook Photo from: Britley Ritz/Staff

DAYTON — The Miami Valley is facing another chance for severe weather this week.

Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Britley Ritz is tracking the system and will have the latest details LIVE starting at 4:25 a.m. on News Center 7′s Daybreak.

>>Cloudy, more showers today, staying warm; Strong to severe storms possible Thursday

As for timing, Thursday seems to be the day, according to Ritz.

Currently, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed the Miami Valley under a level one to two risk out of five across the area for Thursday.

Timing is still a bit uncertain as to when the strongest storms will take place, Ritz says.

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Waves of stronger to possibly severe storms will start throughout the morning and continue throughout the afternoon.

Heavy rain, isolated damaging wind gusts, and a brief, spin-up tornado look to be the threats on Thursday.

One to two inches of rain will also be a threat we deal with through Friday.

A localized flooding risk may develop if rain comes down a little heavier than what is currently expected, but as of now no flood watches have been posted.

Low-laying areas are most vulnerable.

We will continue to provide updates.

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