Gusty Storms to Roll Through Ohio Valley Into Wednesday Evening

By Brett Rathbun, AccuWeather.com Meteorologist

July 29,2015; 10:09PM,EDT

 

Storms that brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Upper Midwest on Tuesday will shift eastward across the Ohio Valley into Wednesday evening.
"A lot of hot and humid air will press into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes ahead of a cold front. This will lead to thunderstorm development," AccuWeather Meteorologist Steve Travis said.
These storms are associated with an area of low pressure centered over Northwest Ontario.

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These storms are not expected to be as severe as earlier in the week across the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. However, some storms could contain gusty winds in excess of 60 mph and heavy rainfall.
"The factors normally looked at in regards to severe weather do not indicate a significant outbreak across the Ohio Valley and part of the lower Great Lakes," AccuWeather Meteorologist Evan Duffey said.
Locations at risk for gusty thunderstorms include Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville.

"Any unsecured lawn furniture or garbage cans may be sent rolling down streets and yards from the strong winds," Travis said.
These storms are expected to hold off in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, until the evening.
"Frequent lightning is also likely, which will pose a threat to anyone outdoors during the storms," Travis said.
When you see lightning or hear thunder, go to a sturdy building. Michigan and Ohio are two of the top 10 states with the most fatalities from lightning.

So far this year, there have been 21 reported deaths due to lightning according to the National Weather Service.
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A cold front will swing through the area on Wednesday night and provide a sunny and comfortable day on Thursday. While there will not be a drastic change in temperatures behind the front, there will be a big drop in humidity.