The National Weather Service is warning of severe weather later this afternoon and overnight. Additionally, a flood watch will be in effect for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties from 10 p.m. tonight to Thursday morning.
The severe weather coincides with the emergence of tropical storm Arthur, the first of the year, which developed off the coast of Texas Wednesday.
“Showers and thunderstorms will develop through late afternoon and then move southeast across the area overnight,” according to the National Weather Service. “Some severe storms will be possible. Damaging wind is the primary threat. However, large hail, localized flash flooding and a few tornadoes will also be possible.”
People around rivers, creeks, streams and other flood-prone areas should monitor weather conditions and be prepared to act if flooding occurs. The most precipitation is predicted to occur in the early morning hours.
[12:34 PM] A potential storm solution this PM/tonight. While we're expecting the IL/IN storms to weaken a bit, it's possible that lingering storms could become severe in the 3PM-6PM timeframe, mainly along/north of I-70. But it's "round 2" tonight that's still the main threat. pic.twitter.com/ipCivnl1tD — NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) June 17, 2026
Each county has its own emergency notification system, which residents can learn about at the links below. All systems are free.
- Boone County emergency notifications
- Kenton County emergency notifications
- Campbell County emergency notifications (scroll to section labeled “Smart911.”)
You can view the precipitation radar below or at the National Weather Service’s dedicated radar page. Stay up to date with announcements and warnings at weather.gov or at the National Weather Service’s X page.
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