DAYTON, OH — UPDATE @ 8:45 P.M.
The National Weather Service has canceled a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region.
We could see isolated showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.
It will not be as wet as Saturday.
Highs on Sunday will reach the low to mid 80s.
It will be warm and humid through next week.
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Almost all of the Miami Valley has been upgraded to a level 2 risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
An unstable airmass will make it possible for storms to become strong to severe this afternoon.
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After some dry time with some sunshine early Saturday afternoon, we’ll build up the instability needed for another round of storms for Saturday afternoon and evening.
Watch out between now and 10 PM.
Storms that develop during this timeframe have the potential to turn strong or severe.
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Damaging winds will be the main severe weather hazard. Large hail cannot be ruled out.
Isolated tornadoes don’t look likely locally.
There is a chance of an isolated tornado or two occurring to our east.
Heavy rain and frequent lightning will be possible with any storm that forms on Saturday.
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