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local12.com > weather > weather-articles > cincinnati-weather-strong-storms-heavy-rain-flooding-wednesday-thursday-forecast-thunderstorms

Much-needed rain is coming to Cincinnati, but it could bring flooding

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (245+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After weeks without significant rainfall, the Tri-State is about to enter a wetter weather pattern, but the much-needed rain will come with a risk of strong storms and localized flooding. Wednesday will remain hot and humid, with temperatures…...

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local12.com > news > local > waymo-begins-mapping-cincinnati-streets-ahead-planned-robotaxi-rollout-driverless-tech-technology-cars-car-transportation-street-rideshare-autonomous-motorists-traffic-testing-ohio

Waymo begins mapping Cincinnati streets ahead of planned 'robotaxi' rollout

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (435+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Driverless ride-hailing vehicles could eventually become an option in Greater Cincinnati as Waymo begins early work in the region. Waymo is in the early stages of a project to roll out driverless vehicles in the Tri-State. Waymo vehicles…...

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local12.com > weather > weather-articles > cincinnati-weather-heat-advisory-record-high-weekend-storms-webn-fireworks

Scattered storms - some strong to severe - in Cincinnati before cool down for fireworks

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (151+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati set a new record high Friday but now a cold front brings storm chances and less humid weather for the holiday weekend. The high reached 97 degrees, with heat index values in the low 100s. That broke Cincinnati's record…...

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College students in Indiana develop 'smart hat' to help visually impaired detect obstacle

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (309+ words) As their senior design project, a team of Rose-Hulman students worked with 1983 electrical engineering and mathematics alumnus John Marum to develop an affordable and wearable assistive device the visually impaired detect obstacles their canes and guide dogs cannot. (Rose-Hulman) TERRE…...

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local12.com > news > local > waymo-driverless-taxis-robotaxis-test-cincinnati

Waymo will begin testing robotaxis in Cincinnati

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (140+ words) High humidity and temps in the 90s will produce a Heat Index from 100-104 through Wednesday. Use caution if working & playing outdoors. A Waymo parks near the curb at Alamo Placita Park Aug. 18, 2026, in Denver. (Seth McConnell | Denver Business Journal via Cincinnati…...

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local12.com > news > local > nws-confirms-ef1-tornado-in-multiple-counties-during-derecho-storm-hamilton-butler-damage-damages-storming-extreme-weather-tornadoes

NWS confirms EF1 tornado in multiple Tri-State counties during derecho storm

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (294+ words) HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A tornado with winds estimated at 90 mph cut a path through parts of southwest Butler County and into Hamilton County, leaving snapped trees, damaged power poles, and scattered structural impacts. The National Weather Service office in…...

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local12.com > weather > weather-articles > storms-cincinnati-weather-severe-risk-heat-high-temperatures-90s-september

Risk of severe storms for some in Tri-State before heat builds into September

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (264+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Summer is making a comeback in Greater Cincinnati, bringing warmer temperatures, increasing humidity and another chance for thunderstorms before hotter weather arrives next week. Temperatures return to near normal Wednesday, with highs reaching the mid-80s as humidity increases across…...

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local12.com > news > local > tornado-tornadoes-cincinnati-greater-tri-state-area-major-storm-derecho-weather-flood-flooding-lightning-thunder-path-miles-per-hour-national-service-damage

3 more tornadoes confirmed in the Greater Cincinnati area from major storm

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (156+ words) WKRC CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The National Weather Service confirmed that three more tornadoes touched down in the Greater Cincinnati area during the major storm on August 11 The three tornadoes occurred at: Owensville, Ohio at 3:47 p.m.: EF0, maximum winds of 85 miles per hour Tree…...

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local12.com > weather > weather-articles > another-cold-front-cincinnati-forecast-scattered-thunderstorms-rain-possibility-severe-weather-threat-cooler-temperatures

Another cold front to area brings scattered thunderstorms, possibility of severe weather

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (220+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Greater Cincinnati will get a break from the recent stormy weather Friday before another cold front brings scattered thunderstorms and the possibility of severe weather Saturday. Friday will be mostly quiet and comfortable, with below-normal temperatures in the…...

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local12.com > news > local > tornado-confirmed-brown-county-greater-cincinnati-tri-state-kentucky-nky-northern-storm-tuesday-tornadoes-large-major-damage-storming-thunder-rain-flooding

Tornado confirmed in Brown County during major storms

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (144+ words) A Flood Watch has been issued for Fayette and Union Counties in Indiana until 10AM Thursday. BROWN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in the Brown County area during the major storm that passed through on August…...