Flooding Downpours Target the Ohio Valley
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Powerful thunderstorms rattled the Lower Midwest earlier this weekend. Today, more soaking thunderstorms are in store for the Ohio Valley.
Storms surged eastward from the central Plains on Saturday, sweeping into the Ohio Valley overnight. Over 2 inches of rain fell in spots, and flash flooding submerged roadways across the region leading to numerous high water rescues.
Today, another batch of thunderstorms will prowl over the Lower Midwest. The Ohio Valley will bear the brunt of the heaviest storms into tonight.
Torrential rain will douse this area as the storms move slowly past. Gusty winds and hail will accompany the strongest thunderstorms.
The lethargic nature of the storms combined with their heavy rainfall will create the risk for flooding problems. Rainfall totals will reach and inch or two in spots.
Motorists will face detours around localized flooding, as well as reduced visibility in downpours and an increased danger of hydroplaning at highway speeds. Travel will be slow going along portions of Interstates 64, 77 and 71 as a result.
Those planning on flying through airports across this region could encounter delays as well. Cities and towns including Louisville and Lexington, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Charleston, W.Va., could be soaked by thunderstorms before the day comes to a close.
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