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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
406 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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406 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, southwest Ohio and west
central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Saturday. A few strong
storms will be possible Saturday morning with gusty winds the main
threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
406 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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406 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, northern
Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio and southwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Saturday. A few severe
storms will be possible Saturday afternoon. Damaging wind will be
the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
309 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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309 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /209 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms over southwestern
Indiana and northwestern Kentucky this afternoon. Brief heavy
rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning will be the main threats with
this activity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A strong cold front will push through the region on Saturday bringing
a round of showers and thunderstorms to the region. There is a low
risk of strong thunderstorms in areas mainly east of I-65 and north
of I-64. The main severe weather hazards on Saturday will be heavy
rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

$$

MJ

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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