Marginal Level 1 Severe Weather Risk Targets Areas East of I-75 Including Dayton, Springfield, and Lima With Damaging Wind the Main Concern From Noon to 6 PM Today
OHIO — A Level 1 Marginal Risk for severe weather is in place across portions of western Ohio today, June 14, with the best chance of strong storms focused east of I-75. Damaging wind is the only concern locally, and very few storms are expected to actually turn severe. The window to watch runs from noon to 6 PM, and lightning poses a medium hazard while wind and hail risks remain low.
Marginal Risk Zone Covers Dayton, Springfield, and the I-75 Corridor East
The Marginal Risk area, shown in green on the SPC map, covers a broad swath of western Ohio extending from Lima and Bellefontaine southward through Sidney, Springfield, Dayton, Xenia, Wilmington, Lebanon, and Hillsboro toward Cincinnati. This zone sits generally east of I-75, where the best chance of strong storms developing this afternoon is located.
Areas west of I-75, including Greenville and Richmond, fall outside the Marginal Risk zone entirely and are not expected to see the same storm potential.
Damaging Wind Is the Only Local Concern Today
Of the severe weather hazards tracked for today, lightning carries a medium hazard rating while wind is rated low and hail is rated very low. Damaging wind gusts remain the only concern that could accompany any storm that manages to strengthen this afternoon within the Marginal Risk zone.
Given the low overall severity expected, this is not a day that requires significant disruption to outdoor plans, though awareness remains important during the active window.
Storms Possible Noon to 6 PM — Be Ready to Move Indoors Briefly
The window for potential storm activity runs from 12 PM to 6 PM today. Not everyone across the Marginal Risk zone will see storms tonight, as coverage will be limited and scattered in nature.
If storms do approach your location during this window, the recommendation is simply to move indoors temporarily until they pass. There is no need to cancel outdoor plans today, but keep an eye on the sky during the afternoon hours across Dayton, Springfield, and the surrounding I-75 corridor communities. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.
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