An out-of-town visitor to Cincinnati tested positive for measles, potentially exposing guests and staff at the Hyatt Regency and Morton's Steakhouse to the virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a rash. Those experiencing symptoms should call their doctor for testing and isolate themselves, rather than going to the ER or urgent care. The Cincinnati Health Department can be contacted for more information at 513-357-7462.
Less than a week after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, a 2.6-magnitude aftershock was felt in New Jersey, with weak shaking reported across northern New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut. Over 40 aftershocks have occurred since the initial quake, and experts say the area could continue to feel aftershocks for at least a week, with a 21% probability of a magnitude 3.0 or higher aftershock in the first month.
Severe storms with damaging wind gusts are expected in the Tri-State area on Thursday afternoon, with the possibility of isolated large hail or a tornado. Localized flooding is also possible due to heavy rainfall. Cooler air will move in by Friday, with showers persisting through the day. The weekend looks promising with sunshine on Saturday and a string of days in the 70s beginning Sunday.
Frisch’s Big Boy has closed its Fifth Street location in Covington, with Sunday being its last day of operation, as confirmed by managers. This closure follows the shutdown of at least three other Tri-State locations earlier in the week. Employees will be retained within the company, and the Kyles Lane location remains the only open Frisch’s Big Boy in Covington.
The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes, both EF-1, touched down in the Tri-State area, with one hitting near West Union, Ohio, and the other in Mason County, Kentucky. Storm damage was reported in Adams County, Ohio, with one minor injury, and assessment of the damage will continue for several more days.
Two radar-confirmed tornadoes touched down in the Tri-State area, with the first tornado reported near Ripley, Ohio, and the second near West Union, Ohio. The storms brought severe gusts of wind and prompted Tornado Warnings for Brown County and Mason County, Kentucky. The warnings have since expired as the severe weather moved out of the area.
Upstate New York and parts of the Tri-State area are bracing for a spring storm bringing heavy snow, rain, and high wind gusts, with the Adirondacks and Catskills expecting up to two feet of snow. While areas like New York City will be spared from snow, they will experience intense rainfall and potential flooding between Tuesday and Thursday, with wind gusts posing a threat as well. Showers are expected to linger through the weekend.
Snowfall totals varied across the Tri-State, with Waynesville, Ohio receiving over 5 inches, while Oxford, Ohio and Batesville, Indiana got 4 inches each. Lebanon and Mason received 3 inches, Cincinnati saw 2.3 inches, and Erlanger and Wilder in Northern Kentucky got 1.8 inches. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected to persist throughout the day, with high temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s.
The Tri-State region can expect rain, gusty winds, and a possibility of frozen precipitation in the coming days. Today will see increasing clouds and above-average temperatures, with a chance of showers tonight. A rainmaker will bring heavy rain starting near midnight and continuing into tomorrow, followed by a chance of flurries or snow showers on Monday.
The First Alert Weather team predicts that the Tri-State area will not have a white Christmas this year due to above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation. Instead, there may be rain and possibly wet snow during the Christmas weekend and Christmas Day.
In Week 10 of Tri-State high school football, Princeton secured an undefeated season and the Greater Miami Conference title with a 42-7 victory over Sycamore. Elder narrowly defeated La Salle 29-24, Ryle beat Simon Kenton 24-21, Anderson defeated Kings 41-21, West Clermont won 13-10 against Loveland, Lakota West dominated Hamilton 42-14, Badin finished the regular season undefeated with a 38-35 win over McNicholas, Fairfield secured a playoff spot with a 49-7 victory over Colerain, Milford went undefeated with a 42-21 win over Turpin, and Reading clinched a playoff spot with a 42-34 win over Mariemont. The official playoff pairings will be announced on Sunday.
Residents in the Tri-State area may have noticed a string of lights in the night sky, but it's not an alien invasion. These lights are actually satellites from Elon Musk's Starlink project. SpaceX has been launching Starlink satellites since 2019, and with weekly launches since July 2023, there are currently over 4,500 satellites in orbit. The lower orbit of these satellites makes them more visible to the human eye, and they provide broadband internet services, particularly beneficial for rural areas.
The Greater Cincinnati area is buzzing with events this weekend, offering something for everyone. Highlights include a movie night in the park, a summer festival at Holy Cross High School, the Cincinnati Beer Run, the Cincinnati Stride, Ride and Row fitness event, Cincinnati Wing Week, Art After Dark at the Cincinnati Art Museum, live music performances, discounted admission to the Cincinnati Zoo, the Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival, the Great Ohio River Swim, an FC Cincinnati match, the Greater Cincinnati House & Outdoor Living Show, the Union Township End-of-Summer Celebration, and the Tour de CROWN bike race.
Afternoon storms are expected in the Tri-State area on Monday, with the potential for severe weather including damaging wind gusts and large hail. The week ahead will be hot and humid, with temperatures rising to the mid-90s by Thursday and Friday. The heat index could reach close to 100 degrees, making it the hottest week of 2023 so far.
More isolated storms are expected in the Tri-State area this afternoon and evening, with a potential for isolated strong to severe storms. The storms are not expected to be as organized or robust as the previous day, but there is a "marginal risk" of severe storms. Overnight, the storms will likely end, and Wednesday may see minimal rain. However, Thursday brings another cold front and a higher chance of severe storms, with damaging winds and hail possible.
