Residents of Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington are bracing for severe thunderstorms forecasted to bring damaging winds and potential isolated flooding. Authorities are urging citizens to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the weather system approaches.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Adams and Franklin counties, effective Friday afternoon, with expectations of quarter-sized hail and damaging winds.

The National Weather Service has issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning for Manistee County, effective until 11 p.m. EDT Friday night. Residents are alerted to potential quarter-sized hail and damaging winds.