Strong storms blew through the area Thursday morning, bringing with them tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. Rain is expected to continue through the early morning hours. Severe Thunderstorm WarningsSign up for our NewslettersAll Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have expired.

On Thursday at 1 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 a.m. for Mercer County.

Rain chances continue into Friday and Saturday morning. While not every day will be a washout, the likelihood of heavier rain will go up by the end of the week. Rain totals could range from 2 to 5 inches in some locations once this is all said and done.

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If you can hear thunder, you’re likely in range of lightning, which can strike as far away as 25 miles from the associated rainstorm. So if you hear thunder, get under cover. There’s no safe place outside during a thunderstorm so get indoors or inside a vehicle if you hear a rumble.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for counties across western Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon.

High temperatures are expected to climb back into at least the mid 70s for Thursday and we have a chance for a few passing showers. What can we expect for

The National Weather Service in Wilmington says that there is still a chance for strong rains and flooding as storms continue to pound Central Ohio.