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Risk for severe, strong storms this weekend

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MIAMI VALLEY — Severe thunderstorms are expected across the region this weekend.

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Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Ryan Marando will TRACK these storms all day today. He has the latest TIMING and IMPACTS today on News Center 7 Saturday on News Center 7 at 6:00 and 11:00.

TRENDING STORIES:

The greatest risk for storms is between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. today.

Marando says there is a chance for damaging winds, large hail, and a low chance of an isolated tornado.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.

Localized flooding is a concern, regardless of whether severe storms happen or not.

Marando states that Sunday may bring more clusters of thunderstorms approaching from the northwest.

The strength, timing, and coverage of Sunday’s storms depend on how Saturday’s weather plays out.

High temperatures will reach the mid-80s both today and tomorrow.

Storm Center 7 will continue to update this story.

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