Update, 7 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tornado watch is now in effect for counties in Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio until 1 a.m. Monday morning.

Affected counties in Ohio include Butler, Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Brown, and Adams. In Northern Kentucky, the counties affected include Gallatin, Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Owen. Affected counties in southeast Indiana include Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland.

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Update, 4:30 p.m.: While Greater Cincinnati is still in the clear as of Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service has started issuing tornado watches in most of Indiana.

Severe storms are expected to hit the region Sunday evening, mostly between the hours of 5 and 11 p.m. As of 4:30 p.m., all counties in the Cincinnati area, including Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland in Indiana, are still only under a hazardous weather outlook.

The primary concerns for the eastward-moving storms remain mostly unchanged from morning forecasts, which include damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and the potential for large hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service in Wilmington recommends residents to “have a plan to receive warnings if they are issued.”

Despite the storms, the amount of rainfall they’re expected to bring is a minimal threat, and the Ohio River at Cincinnati is not expected to experience any flooding over the next few days, according to weather service forecasts.

–Aaron Valdez

Previous coverage: Weather forecasters are predicting severe storms Sunday evening for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that could bring damaging winds, a few tornadoes and large hail.

A large stretch of Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana are under an Enhanced Risk – Level 3 out of 5 – for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. This means that numerous widespread and intense storms are possible.

Affected counties in Ohio include Butler, Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Brown, and Adams. In Northern Kentucky, the counties affected include Gallatin, Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Owen. Affected counties in southeast Indiana include Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland.

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.

When are the storms expected?

The weather service says storms are possible from 5 p.m. to midnight and likely from 6 to 11 p.m. Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky are expected to see storms in the 7 to 9 p.m. window, according to the weather service.

The primary concerns include strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and the potential for large hail and tornadoes.

Showers and storms are expected this Sunday evening. Some strong to severe storms are likely during this time, with damaging winds being the primary threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible.

Looking ahead through Saturday, the storm prediction center said strong to severe storms will again be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night, with all hazards possible. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through Saturday.

The repeated rounds of storms and heavy rain may lead to flooding and rises on area waterways. Some widespread area and river flooding will be possible midweek through next weekend.

Detailed 7-day weather forecast for Cincinnati

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 52. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday: Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5 p.m. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Monday night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday night: Showers before 8 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers after 2 a.m. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday night: Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio