Headlines 21 December 2013

Flood advisory posted for southern Ohio

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The Highland County Press

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of southern Ohio, including Highland and surrounding counties, until 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.

There is a 100 percent chance of rain Saturday. The rain could be heavy at times. Many streams will be flooded, especially in low-lying areas.

Expect a high near 62. Saturday night, the rain will continue with a thunderstorm possible between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., then more rain after 3 a.m.

Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.

The low will be around 57. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches possible.

Extended forecast

Sunday Showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night A slight chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 11 mph.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Christmas Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

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