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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Greater Cincinnati until 7 p.m., with the main threats being gusty winds and hail. There is potential for a secondary line of storms to develop in the early to mid-afternoon, and a cold front is expected to bring cooler air for the weekend.
Schools in the Greater Cincinnati area are closing or dismissing early due to a severe weather threat, including the potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The area is under a Moderate Risk for severe weather, with the threat expected to peak between 3 to 9 p.m. The severe weather is part of a larger storm system that is expected to bring cold temperatures and occasional showers into Wednesday, with continued chilly weather into the weekend.
Family Dollar is set to close nearly 1,000 stores across the US, including two locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, with liquidation sales already underway. The company plans to close 600 stores in the first half of 2024 and an additional 370 as store leases expire over the next several years, following a comprehensive review of its store portfolio.
Snow showers have begun in the Greater Cincinnati region, prompting caution on the roads. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and warns of rapidly changing visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Snow accumulations of half to one inch are expected, along with wind gusts up to 40 mph. The precipitation is expected to start as scattered rain and transition to snow throughout the day, with the highest probability of snow between 1 and 2 p.m. Cold conditions will continue through Tuesday before temperatures begin to moderate later in the week.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Greater Cincinnati from 10 a.m. Monday until 1 a.m. Tuesday. Strong winds and falling temperatures are expected throughout the day, with wind gusts reaching 30-35+mph and temperatures dropping from the 40s to the 30s. Scattered snow showers are also forecasted, mainly to the north and northeast of the area, with some potential for accumulation in elevated areas that will quickly melt due to warm ground temperatures. Snow showers will taper off by sunset.
Greater Cincinnati will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to ongoing Canada wildfires, with ozone and PM2.5 levels reaching "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range. The wildfires have caused smoke to spread into the Northeast, Middle Atlantic, and Ohio Valley regions. Sensitive groups, including those with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children, are advised to limit outdoor activities and seek shelter indoors.
Strong wind gusts caused power outages and storm damage across Greater Cincinnati, leaving thousands without power for hours. Duke Energy crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible, with less than 250 outages reported as of Sunday morning. Residents expressed frustration with the inconvenience, but hoped for power to be restored before sunset.