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From August 12-31, residents of Miami Valley can observe several celestial events including the Perseid meteor shower, a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, and a rare planetary alignment involving Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn, best viewed from dark-sky locations early in the morning or before sunrise.
The Miami Valley is anticipating some clearing in the skies for Monday's solar eclipse, despite the possibility of showers Sunday night into Monday morning. The hope is for partly cloudy conditions during the eclipse, but the forecast remains uncertain due to the difficulty of predicting cloud cover three days in advance. Storm Center 7 will continue to monitor and provide updates on the eclipse forecast.
The Miami Valley is facing a severe weather threat with a level four out of five severe weather risk issued for damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes on Tuesday. A flood watch is also in effect with the potential for 2-4 inches of additional rain. Residents are advised to stay alert, turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and seek sturdier shelter if living in a mobile home. The greatest risk for severe weather is expected between 3-10 p.m. on Tuesday.
A partial solar eclipse passed over the Miami Valley on Saturday, with 41 percent of the sun covered up by the moon. The eclipse began at 11:43 a.m., peaked at 1:05 p.m., and ended at 2:30 p.m. Viewers were advised to use eclipse glasses to see the crescent shape of the partially covered sun.
Thousands of people in the Miami Valley area of Ohio are without power following severe storms overnight. AES Ohio reports that 2,985 customers are affected, while Ohio Edison reports at least 400 outages in Clark County. Power crews are working to restore electricity, and residents are advised to report outages through the AES Ohio website or helpline.
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, June 28, due to high PM2.5 levels caused by wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Air Quality Index forecast for Wednesday is 130, unhealthy for certain groups. Residents are encouraged to reduce air pollution by avoiding driving when possible, refueling vehicles after 8 p.m., limiting use of gasoline-powered equipment, and mowing lawns in the evening rather than during the day.
Tipp City native, Jason Salyer, won the men's race at the 25th annual Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, finishing the 26.2-mile marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes and 10 seconds despite rainy conditions.
A severe storm system warning of tornadoes ripped through Miami Valley, causing damages to private property, natural terrain, power lines, and utility poles. Several barns were damaged or destroyed, and numerous grain bins were torn down. Tens of thousands of people lost electricity during the night. The storm's impact also expanded beyond Ohio, with tornadoes in Illinois and Arkansas causing fatalities and injuries. More damages are expected to be reported during the day.