Stephanie Roberts
FOX19 NOW Chief Meteorologist
Cincinnati
Stephanie Roberts grew up in Chicago, but spent her childhood visiting her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Cincinnati, many of whom still live in the area.
Stephanie graduated from Penn State and spent the first half of her career forecasting weather in the Midwest, including stops in Minnesota, Toledo and Cleveland. Stephanie then moved south to forecast tropical weather in Tampa and spent two years filling in on Good Morning America.
Stephanie and her husband Mike have a busy family schedule with 5 active young adults, a daughter and four sons, including three D1 athletes.
You will find her trying all of the locally owned restaurants and exploring the many Tri-state parks with the family dogs.
Allow extra time Thursday morning and watch for localized flooding
Damaging wind and flash flooding are the main concerns as storms increase late Wednesday and overnight
We may see spotty afternoon showers with storms possible by late evening
It’s a big back to school morning Wednesday and we’re watching for patchy morning fog
Expect a First Alert wet morning commute, especially north of downtown
Another wave of showers and storms arrives by late Thursday afternoon into Friday
Heavy rain and flooding are the largest concerns, but severe storms are still possible
Wednesday’s storm should not be as severe but flooding is still a concern
Several rounds of storms may bring heavy rain, lots of lightning and very gusty winds
Damaging wind, flash flooding and frequent lightning will be the primary threats
Locally heavy downpours may return Saturday afternoon and evening
Slow-moving storms could bring locally heavy rain and flooding through Saturday
It’s a First Alert Weather Day for heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds
It’s a First Alert Weather Day with lightning, damaging wind and flash flooding all possible.
Scattered storms will become more widespread and potentially stronger Friday
There are no total washout days, but be aware of multiple storm possibilities
But most of us stay dry until Friday, when stronger storms become more likely.
Unsettled weather will continue off and on into next week.
First Alert Weather Days return Saturday and continue through mid next week
Strong storms become increasingly likely Saturday and storm chances stay into next week.
We have 3 dry days on the way before scattered storms return for the weekend.
First Alert Weather Days begin Saturday afternoon and continue through Wednesday with spotty strong storms possible each day.
Humidity levels stay comfortable Friday, but steamy heat is back by Sunday.
It’s a much needed stretch of dry weather until early next week
Temperatures Thursday and Friday mornings will be in the upper 50s
It is very warm and humid but drier air will move in tonight
It’s a First Alert Weather Day for damaging winds, hail, localized flooding and isolated tornadoes
Damaging wind is the primary concern, though flash floods, hail or isolated tornadoes are possible
Storms and flooding risks are decreasing this evening but there is a severe risk Saturday
We stay steamy with feels like temps in the mid and upper 90s through the weekend
Saturday carries a Slight Risk for severe storms with damaging wind and localized flooding possible.
Feels like temps likely to top 100 while First Alert Weather Days and storms return Friday
Expect steamy triple digit feels like temps followed by weekend storm chances
Heat index values climb above 100 with scattered strong storms Friday through Monday.
Sunday looks like a fabulous day to be outdoors!
Heavy rain, damaging wind and flash flooding are possible tonight into Friday before drier air arrives this weekend.
First Alert for widespread strong storms likely overnight Thursday and early Friday morning
The best chance for strong storms, heavy rain and localized flooding arrives Friday before cooler, drier air returns this weekend.
Storm coverage increases through the end of the week with First Alert Weather Days
Friday looks like the wettest of a string of First Alert Weather Days
