Minor flooding is expected after most communities received half to an inch of rainfall Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Flooding could impact low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Motorists should turn around if they encounter high waters or flooding, the NWS said.
[5:50 AM] Winds are expected to increase in intensity as we head through the day today. Winds will be out of the west/southwest. Use extra caution if driving a high profile vehicle! pic.twitter.com/IsJN575F1K
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) February 20, 2026
Champaign, Darke and Miami counties are under a wind advisory until 6 p.m.
Gusts of 45 to mph are possible and could blow around unsecured objects, according to the NWS. Winds could take down tree branches, possibly leading to power outages.
Winds will increase during the day. Most communities in southwest Ohio will see gusty winds of 30 to 45 mph, with stronger winds in the northern part of the region.
People driving high-profile vehicles should be cautious, especially on north-south roads, the NWS said.
Tornado warnings issued last night
Multiple tornado warnings were issued Thursday night as storms moved through the region.
A tornado warning in Greene County was canceled after the storm that generated it weakened, the NWS said. At 9:53 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado seven miles south of Xenia, moving east at 30 mph. At 10:01 p.m., the storm was located near Jamestown, still moving east at the same rate, and the warning was canceled shortly after.
A tornado warning for Greene, Montgomery and Warren counties ended after the storm that triggered it left the area, the NWS said. At 9:46 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over Springboro, moving east at 35 mph. The warning expired at 10:11.
A tornado warning was canceled for Greene and Warren counties, the NWS said. At 9:56 p.m., radar indicated there was a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over Bellbrook, moving east at 40 mph. The warning was canceled when the storm moved out of the area.
Cooler weather, snow chances this weekend
While mild, spring-like temperatures continue today, winter isn’t done with the Miami Valley yet.
Highs will be in the mid-50s today, with temperatures dropping into the weekend. Saturday will be partially sunny with daytime temperatures in the low 40s.
Sunday and Monday will see freezing temperatures return. Highs will be in the low 30s, just around freezing, both days, according to the NWS.
Snow showers are possible Sunday into Monday. While the timing and locations aren’t clear as of Friday morning, the NWS said some communities could see up to 2 inches of snow by Monday.
