Storms likely Friday evening in Greater Cincinnati ahead of high school football
While the Greater Cincinnati area may be doused with much-needed rain late Friday afternoon, it also might affect some high school football games.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington said showers and thunderstorms are likely in the late afternoon heading into the early evening, mainly before 9 p.m. Damaging winds are expected to be the main threat, although marginally large hail may also occur.
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s in the late afternoon, but the storms will likely cool things down into the high 60s by 8 p.m., according to the weather service.
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[3:07 PM] Thunderstorm coverage is beginning to increase this afternoon as a cold front enters the area. Main threat will be locally strong winds and hail. A few severe storms can't be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/I0Epy6UKDY
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) September 6, 2024
Parts of Kenton and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky have been placed under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m.
With most high school football games starting at 7 p.m., they may be affected by the incoming rain.
The Lakota West-Princeton game has already been delayed to 7:30 p.m. as a result.
Western Brown reported on X that kickoff is still at 7 p.m., but if the weather causes a delay, they may close the gates until the weather passes.
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