Thunderstorms with severe potential forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington through Monday, improving by Tuesday.

Flooding concerns and the threat for strong to severe weather is in the forecast this weekend. This is thanks to a slow moving, stubborn frontal system.

Saturday July 19th is a First Alert Weather Day. The potential exists for s Saturday afternoon and early evening. Any thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, hail and possibly an isolated tornado.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for northwestern Franklin County, Henry County, northeastern Jefferson County, eastern Oldham County, northern Shelby County, and southeastern Trimble County until 6 p.m. This means damaging winds, hail and frequent lightning are possible. Heavy downpours are also expected.

A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes.

A heat-busting forecast is on tap for late Wednesday, but so is the potential for severe weather across Michigan.

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From 8 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday, storms will slide in from the northwest, with most of the state getting hit with the gusty winds.