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Clinton County is at SLIGHT risk for severe weather late Sunday to the early morning hours of Monday.
Clinton County is at SLIGHT risk for severe weather late Sunday to the early morning hours of Monday.

Clinton County residents should be aware of a developing weather pattern that could bring strong winds and a line of thunderstorms Sunday night into early Monday morning. While confidence in severe storm intensity remains somewhat limited, conditions will support gusty winds across the region even outside of thunderstorms.


Forecast guidance from the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service Wilmington indicates that Clinton County is within the broader area where stronger storms may develop Sunday night, with the greatest severe weather potential expected slightly west of the county.


Residents should stay aware of forecast updates through the weekend as timing and storm intensity become clearer.



Primary Threats

The main weather hazards expected with this system include:

  • Damaging Wind Gusts – Thunderstorms moving through the area may produce localized damaging wind gusts.

  • Strong Non-Thunderstorm Winds – Sustained and gusty winds of 40–50 mph are possible Sunday through early Monday.

  • Isolated Tornado Potential – While the risk appears low, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out (2% to 4% chance).

  • Scattered Power Outages – Strong winds could bring down limbs or isolated power lines.


Current outlook guidance suggests the primary concern will be wind, both with storms and from the broader weather system itself.



Timing

Current forecast timing suggests the following window of concern:


Sunday Afternoon

  • Increasing winds across the region

  • Gusts strengthening ahead of the approaching system


Sunday Night

  • A line of thunderstorms is expected to move through the region

  • Storm arrival could occur late evening through overnight hours


Late Sunday Night – Early Monday

  • Period of strongest storms possible

  • Winds and thunderstorms may continue into the early morning hours


The greatest severe weather risk across the Ohio Valley appears focused roughly between 11 PM Sunday and 4 AM Monday, though exact timing may shift as the system develops.



Forecast Notes

Several factors may influence how strong storms become:

  • Limited atmospheric instability may reduce the overall severe storm potential.

  • However, strong winds associated with the larger weather system will still be capable of producing gusty conditions across the area.

  • Winds may remain elevated into Monday afternoon even after thunderstorms move through.


Because the strongest storms may occur overnight, residents should ensure they have a reliable way to receive weather warnings while sleeping, such as a NOAA Weather Radio or 👉 wireless emergency alerts.



What Residents Should Do Now

  • Secure loose outdoor objects ahead of increasing winds.

  • Charge phones and devices in case of isolated power outages.

  • Review severe weather shelter plans with your household.

  • Make sure weather alerts are enabled on your phone or weather radio.


P.S. Winter is not quite done with us... 👇


Clinton County EMA will continue monitoring forecast updates and will provide additional information if conditions change.


 
 
 
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