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Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Residents across Greater Cincinnati face another round of potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized flooding, damaging winds, and a possible tornado threat this weekend.  The most significant weather is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with additional rounds of rain and storms possible on Sunday.  Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts…

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Flash flooding prompts renewed calls for long-term solutions in Cincinnati

Cleanup continued across Cincinnati on Tuesday after another round of strong thunderstorms swept through the Tri-State, bringing renewed flash flooding to neighborhoods still recovering from Friday’s historic rainfall.  The latest storms reinforced concerns that the city faces growing challenges as heavy rain events become more frequent. Residents and business owners spent the weekend removing damaged…

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East Side flooding cleanup continues as Cincinnati businesses recover

Cleanup efforts continued across Cincinnati’s East Side after powerful storms produced flash flooding that inundated streets and businesses over the weekend. Property owners spent hours removing mud, drying buildings, and salvaging equipment as they assessed the damage. Several businesses remained closed while crews worked to restore safe conditions. City officials also reminded residents to avoid…

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Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Cincinnati air quality into unhealthy range

Smoke from massive wildfires burning across Canada drifted into Greater Cincinnati on Sunday, causing air quality to deteriorate across the region. The Canadian wildfire smoke pushed the Air Quality Index (AQI) above 150 in parts of Cincinnati, placing air pollution in the “Unhealthy” category, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The hazy conditions…

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Flood infrastructure review begins after deadly Cincinnati flooding

Cincinnati officials have launched a flood infrastructure review after flash flooding killed one person, injured three others, and caused widespread damage across several neighborhoods.  Mayor Aftab Pureval said the city will evaluate how its infrastructure and emergency response performed during Friday’s storm while working with state and federal partners to support recovery efforts.   The announcement…

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Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

Residents across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will remain under an air quality alert through Wednesday, July 15, after regional officials extended the advisory because of continued elevated ozone pollution.  The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (SOAQA) originally expected the alert to end on Monday, July 14, but updated forecasts showed ground-level ozone concentrations would…

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Cincinnati braces for 100 heat index

The National Weather Service forecasts a prolonged period of hot and humid weather across the Ohio Valley this week.  While air temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, high humidity will make it feel significantly hotter.  Meteorologists warn that the combination of heat and moisture could push the heat index…

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