TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan may experience strong or severe thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday.
Northwest Ohio is at a "moderate" risk for a severe thunderstorm — four out of five on the threat scale.
Here's what you need to know ahead of the storm.
TIMELINE
Severe storms may be possible from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m.
The risk will likely be in two possible waves this evening and overnight.
The first wave is more questionable, near and after dark.
The second round of storms would follow after 11 p.m.
THREATS
If these storms materialize, there will the be the risk of damaging and gusty winds as well as localized flooding.
There is the chance of winds gusting over 70 mph in some of the strongest storms.
Power outages and wind damage will be the main concerns.
The atmosphere could also be favorable for a few tornadoes in addition to torrential downpours and localized flooding.
FLOODING
There is an elevated flooding risk Monday night due to repeated torrential downpours.
Rain totals are expected well over 1 inch.
STAY UP-TO-DATE
WTOL 11's ALERT DAY is a warning for the potential of these storms to develop and impact parts of the area.
There are multiple ways to stay updated on this evening's possible storms, weather forecasts and more with WTOL 11.
Check WTOL 11's interactive radar for minute-by-minute updates.
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