Update, 2:55 a.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Northern Kentucky that will expire Saturday morning.
Update, 2:15 a.m.: A severe storm warning issued for parts of the Cincinnati region has been canceled, according to the National Weather Service.
"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property," forecasters said, adding storms are moving northeast at 60 mph.
A tornado watch remains in effect for much of Greater Cincinnati until 6 a.m.
Update, 1:55 a.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Greater Cincinnati.
The warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. for Ohio, Ripley, Dearborn and Switzerland counties in Southeast Indiana; Boone County in Kentucky; and Hamilton County in Ohio.
Locations impacted include Cincinnati, Florence, Villa Hills, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Rising Sun, Hidden Valley, Oakbrook, Burlington, Cleves, Dillsboro, Shawnee, Miami Heights, Blue Jay, Mack, Delhi Township, Delhi Hills, Delshire and Bridgetown.
A tornado watch remains in effect for much of the region until 6 a.m.
Update, 12:50 a.m.: A tornado watch has been issued for Greater Cincinnati counties until 6 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Areas in the region impacted by the tornado watch include Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio and Union counties in Indiana.
Forecasters say heavy rain and possibly severe storms are expected overnight in the region.
Update, 11:40 p.m.: Rain and lightning have reached Greater Cincinnati as forecasters predict the possibility severe weather going into Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio is forecasting showers and possibly severe thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Saturday.
A hazardous weather outlook is currently in effect for Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio.
"Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight. A few strong to severe storms are likely tonight, with damaging winds being the primary threat. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out," according the National Weather Service.
Localized flooding is possible in areas with the most persistent storms, forecasters say.
Previous reporting: The National Weather Service expects the most severe weather to occur tonight between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Rain, severe storms and tornadoes are possible around Greater Cincinnati tonight and into Saturday morning.
See what to expect and when:Severe storm, tornado risk in the forecast
As of 4:46 p.m. Friday, the latest data from the National Weather Service shows a northward shift in the severe weather threat for Friday night. The Cincinnati area remains in the "slight" risk category, which central and southcentral Ohio are listed as in a "marginal" risk area.
Weather alert: Indiana, NKY, Western Ohio at higher risk for severe storms
The greatest threat is in Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Western Ohio, according to forecasters.
“Kentuckians should follow their local forecasts as this storm front moves through our state,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement. “Folks need to have plans for safely sheltering in place in the event of a tornado, and they need to be prepared in case there are disruptions to local utilities.”
Severe threats will shift toward the eastern half of the area Saturday morning.
Severe weather in Greater Cincinnati possible after 10 p.m. Friday
The NWS is warning that the Tri-state area around Cincinnati is at slight risk for scattered storms with strong to severe storms possible after 10 p.m.
Damaging straight-line wind is the main threat, but flooding and a tornado or two are also possible.
Cincinnati weather:As rains move out, wind and chilly conditions move in
Duke Energy is anticipating scattered power outages throughout the region with crews on standby due to strong winds in the forecast.
No matter what level you are under, the NWS advises everyone to be weather aware and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.
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