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Weather 71 Two longtime friends with a mutual love of all things weather with the goal of bringing you the most accurate forecasts around! We aren't about the clicks.

Weather 71 is the creation of Bill Bertke and Ed Gabis, two weather loving friends that both dabbled in storm watching and predictions. In 2017, it became apparent that individually, we were getting forecasts correct and each of us had somewhat of a following on our personal pages. So, we decided to start Weather 71 in an effort to share our information with the masses. Ed lived in LaGrange, and I

lived in Verona... so with Interstate 71 being the route of travel between us, we chose Weather 71 as our name. Neither of us have any degree or formal education in weather sciences... we utilize many of the same tools that local media weather forecasters use. There is a lot that goes in to forecasting weather, and we both feel we had a knack for seeing things a bit differently than just looking at info or reading off a teleprompter. In April of 2018, right in the midst of a spring severe weather outbreak, Ed passed away unfortunately. I wasn't sure what to do with this page, and after a month or so the decision to keep the page running in Ed's memory struck me as being the obvious thing to do. Being a one man show is tough when you have family, work, and other hobbies you enjoy. Somehow, I managed to keep this going. In 2024, a social media reconnect with an old college buddy came out of the blue... and wouldn't you know he's a big weather nerd as well! So it was easy to ask Mick Meyer if he wanted to help out on the page, which he gladly accepted and I will be forever grateful for! Mick was introduced in January 2025 and is a great addition to the team here. We take pride in keeping our page lighthearted but accurate. We just want to share our ideas and thoughts on upcoming storms. Over the years, may local first responders and leaders have commented that Weather 71 is there go guide for planning. As a first responder myself, who was ALWAYS wanting the most up to date weather information, I take great pride in that! So kick back and stay a while. Give us a chance. We don't think we'll let you down! Bill and Mick

08/26/2026

Storms through Indiana will very likely fizzle out before they get to the immediate downtown area. Those in southeastern Indiana may see a storm or a shower, but the rest of us should be in the clear. None of these storms will be severe.
No need to stress any bad weather tonight.
Enjoy your Wednesday evening!

How about this weather we're having?Rain and a potential storm chance enter the area Wednesday evening, though the best ...
08/25/2026

How about this weather we're having?
Rain and a potential storm chance enter the area Wednesday evening, though the best chances will be northwest of the immediate tri-state area.
We'll see 90 return for the weekend, and in to next week.

Chances for showers and storms return Wednesday evening ahead of a cold front. While storms are expected to gradually weaken as they move southeast, isolated strong to severe storms will be possible, mainly for our northwest counties through the late evening hours. Stay weather aware!

08/22/2026

Don't let the threat of rain / storms change your outdoor plans this afternoon or evening. Most everything will be north of the 275 loop and well east of the immediate tri-state area. That's not to to say some locations won't see a pop up variety storm. Just be prepared if you do have outdoor plans. I wouldn't change my plans.

~ Bill

08/16/2026

SUNDAY 08/16/26 UPDATE 7:00pm
A line of severe warned storms is approaching southeast Indiana and will be entering the Greater Cincinnati area, mostly east to west. This many weaken before it gets here.
There is a storm cell between Owenton and Dry Ridge in Kentucky, and a smaller one near Carrollton.
The main threat from these storms will be gusty winds and heavy downpours, though any severe warned storm could bring lightning and hail as well.
We will keep watching this.

08/14 0235 Update: Awake? The fluctuating barometer has awakened me, as the line of severe weather approaches the tri-st...
08/14/2026

08/14 0235 Update:
Awake? The fluctuating barometer has awakened me, as the line of severe weather approaches the tri-state. This line of storms is producing hail, lightning and heavy downpours. This line of storms is dropping in a south / southeast direction. I expect things to get rough for the area over the next couple hours, and through the morning rushhour.

Thursday 08/13 update 4:12pm - Anyone else ready for just some normal regular weather? Rain will begin this evening, lik...
08/13/2026

Thursday 08/13 update 4:12pm -
Anyone else ready for just some normal regular weather?
Rain will begin this evening, likely around 8 or so.
The heavier stuff moves in around or slightly after midnight, bringing gusty winds and more rounds of heavy rain into early Friday morning. A possible tornado cannot ruled out.
Stay weather aware. Charge your phones, and have a flashlight handy as well.

[4:05 PM] Another round of active weather is expected tonight, with thunderstorms and rounds of heavy rain. With saturated soils, flooding will occur quicker than normal and trees will be downed easier with any gusty winds.

Want to see our weather briefing and details regarding tonight's storms?? https://www.weather.gov/media/iln/DssPacket.pdf

08/13/2026

Wednesday night update 08/12/26 9:11pm

Some cells are beginning to form over southeast Indiana, headed in a southeast direction. As of now, it looks like those will dip in to the southern portions of the NKY area over the next few hours.
Severe chances develop again late day Thursday, overnight and in to Friday, bringing along with more heavy rain. This will not help those already in flood conditions.
We'll monitor that and update on Thursday as I can. But, don't be surprised if you hear some rumbles of thunders overnight.

Wendesday 08/12 update:
08/12/2026

Wendesday 08/12 update:

Storms this morning will pose a flash flooding threat across parts of southeast Indiana and northern KY. Additional storms are likely this afternoon, with isolated damaging winds being the primary threat.

Now is the time to plan for severe weather and flooding! Make sure you and your family know what to do if severe weather or flash flooding impacts your area!

08/11/2026

Tuesday 08/11 7:46PM
Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for those of you southeastern Indiana and far western Boone County KY.
This line of storms is approaching the area quickly and I do expect more storm warnings to be issued as it encroaches the area.
Stay weather aware and stay safe!

Here's the weird thing... it was 75 degrees before the line came through. It's 85 now. Get ready for round 2 in about 60...
08/11/2026

Here's the weird thing... it was 75 degrees before the line came through. It's 85 now.
Get ready for round 2 in about 60 to 90 minutes. And there's like to be another line after that, potentially more than that.
Stay safe everyone!
This was the edge of the shelf cloud directly overhead as it passed our place in Elsmere.

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