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Cincinnati faces flooding concerns as heavy rain gives way to cooler fall weather

Flooding becomes a concern again in Cincinnati on Monday as heavy rain and thunderstorms move through the Tri-State, with already saturated ground increasing the potential for flash flooding. Risks of flooding come as the region transitions from a wet start to the week toward cooler temperatures for the first days of fall. Heavy rain moves…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Hotter weekend ahead for Cincinnati

The weather in Cincinnati this weekend will remain dry with sunny skies for both Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, it will also run noticeably hotter on Sunday as temperatures are expected to rise. The latest National Weather Service forecast shows no measurable rain for Cincinnati this weekend. Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for stronger heat…

ByNina OliverioAugust 28, 20260Comments

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Duke Energy outages leave about 130,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Severe storms moved through the Cincinnati area Tuesday afternoon and evening, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity. At the peak of the event, outage reports exceeded 170,000 customers, according to local reports and community updates. By Wednesday, Duke Energy reported that roughly 130,000 customers remained without power as crews continued restoration…

ByNina OliverioAugust 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Cincinnati residents should prepare for several days of wet weather as a slow-moving weather system lingers across the Ohio Valley. Forecasters say the greatest concern is heavy rainfall rather than widespread severe weather. Multiple weather outlets reported that showers and thunderstorms could repeatedly move over the same locations, leading to flooding concerns in low-lying and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati announces $1M flood relief fund for storm victims

Cincinnati will establish a $1 million flood relief fund to help homeowners and businesses recover from the devastating flash flooding that struck the city earlier this month. Mayor Aftab Pureval announced the initiative on July 24, calling the funding a temporary measure while Cincinnati pursues additional assistance from state and federal agencies. The city expects…

ByNina OliverioJuly 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati emergency declaration follows flooding, severe storm damage

Mayor Aftab Pureval declared a local emergency for the City of Cincinnati on Tuesday after multiple rounds of severe weather caused widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and dangerous conditions across the city. The declaration follows deadly flash flooding that struck the region on Friday and another round of storms on Tuesday that produced additional flooding and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 22, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 20, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 15, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Heat-related illnesses expected to rise amid Cincinnati heat

Heat-related illnesses are expected to increase across Greater Cincinnati as dangerous temperatures persist through the holiday week. These concerns are prompting emergency departments, urgent care centers, and public health officials to urge residents to recognize symptoms early and avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Healthcare providers across Greater Cincinnati are preparing for an increase in…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces flooding concerns as heavy rain gives way to cooler fall weather

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Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

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Cincinnati emergency declaration follows flooding, severe storm damage

Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Cincinnati air quality into unhealthy range

Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

Cincinnati braces for 100 heat index

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