While there may be a few rumbles of thunder early this morning, a better chances for thunderstorms occurs this afternoon. A few strong storms are possible as the cold front moves through.
ALT Left table shows hourly probability of precipitation by location. The right graphic shows peak wind gusts for today.
Enjoy the outdoor activities today with dry and warm conditions. Off and on thunderstorms are expected throughout the day Sunday. Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph are forecast Sunday evening following a cold front.
ALT Left graphic shows high temperatures forecast for Saturday. The right graphic shows the high temperatures forecast for Sunday.
A drier and seasonable airmass will settle into the region today into Saturday. A cold front will bring a chance for precipitation Sunday and lead to cooler temperatures heading into next week.
ALT Graphs showing temperatures and precipitation chances into next week.
[1:20 AM] The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled for all local counties except Delaware, Union (OH), Madison, Clark, Greene, Warren, Butler, and Franklin (IN). The severe threat continues to gradually diminish.
[1:20 AM] The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled for all local counties except Delaware, Union (OH), Madison, Clark, Greene, Warren, Butler, and Franklin (IN). The severe threat continues to gradually diminish.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Urbana OH, New Carlisle OH and Enon OH until 1:00 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Urbana OH, New Carlisle OH and Enon OH. This warning is for Southwestern Champaign County in west central Ohio, Western Clark County in west central Ohio and Southeastern Miami County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 90,787 people in the warning along with 34 schools and 2 hospitals.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Hamilton OH, Huber Heights OH and Trotwood OH until 12:45 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:45 AM EDT. The warning includes Hamilton OH, Huber Heights OH and Trotwood OH. This warning is for Franklin County in southeastern Indiana, Union County in east central Indiana, Preble County in west central Ohio, Butler County in southwestern Ohio and Montgomery County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 444,590 people in the warning along with 176 schools and 10 hospitals.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Troy OH, Sidney OH and Piqua OH until 12:45 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:45 AM EDT. The warning includes Troy OH, Sidney OH and Piqua OH. This warning is for Shelby County in west central Ohio, Northwestern Champaign County in west central Ohio, Logan County in west central Ohio, Southeastern Darke County in west central Ohio, Hardin County in west central Ohio, Auglaize County in west central Ohio and Miami County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 227,321 people in the warning along with 96 schools and 4 hospitals.
Tornado Warning including Rockford OH, Mendon OH and Neptune OH until 11:45 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Rockford OH, Mendon OH and Neptune OH. This warning is for Northern Mercer County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and no hail is expected. There are 4,946 people in the warning along with 2 schools and 0 hospitals.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Richmond IN, Connersville IN and Centerville IN until 12:15 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:15 AM EDT. The warning includes Richmond IN, Connersville IN and Centerville IN. This warning is for Western Franklin County in southeastern Indiana, Wayne County in east central Indiana, Northwestern Union County in east central Indiana, Fayette County in east central Indiana, Northwestern Preble County in west central Ohio and Southwestern Darke County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 109,524 people in the warning along with 50 schools and 4 hospitals.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Greenville OH, Celina OH and Saint Marys OH until 12:00 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Greenville OH, Celina OH and Saint Marys OH. This warning is for Western Shelby County in west central Ohio, Darke County in west central Ohio, Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio and Mercer County in west central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 111,234 people in the warning along with 50 schools and 3 hospitals.
[10:55 PM] The line of storms will be close to the Ohio/Indiana state line within the hour. Damaging winds will be the primary threat with this activity. Some weakening is expected through the next several hours, but gusty/damaging winds will still be possible through 3 AM.
[9:55 PM] A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio until 3 AM EDT. The main threat is damaging winds in our local area.
ALT Graphic showing the outline of severe thunderstorm watch #319.
[8:25 PM] We are carefully monitoring the approach of the storms upstream from IL/IN. We expect that, despite a gradual weakening as they move into the local area, that strong/severe wind will still be possible, esp. in EC IN and WC OH around midnight. More updates to follow.
ALT Graphic shows a radar map with projected estimated arrival times of a line of storms through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
We are starting to see some thunderstorms form along and southeast of I-71 this afternoon near the Columbus metro. Storm coverage may expand a bit further southwest as the afternoon progresses. Gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in the strongest storms.
ALT Graphic showing storms forming along and near I-71 by the Columbus metro this afternoon.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Hanover OH and Marne OH until 2:45 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Hanover OH and Marne OH. This warning is for East central Licking County in central Ohio. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 5,356 people in the warning along with 2 schools and 0 hospitals.
A cold front will approach the area late Thursday night and cross the region on Friday. Storms should be weakening as they approach Thursday night but a few stronger cannot be ruled out. Storms will redevelop Friday afternoon as the front starts to move out of the area.
ALT Maps showing the severe weather outlook for today.
[8:40 PM] The line of thunderstorms moving through northern Indiana has mostly weakened, with a few storms and an outflow boundary moving Mercer, Darke, and Auglaize counties within the next hour. Due to the outflow, some gusty winds are expected even if storms do not occur.
Some storms may develop this afternoon into this evening. Damaging wind will be the primary threat. The marginal risk has been expanded to include the entire area for today.
ALT Map showing the severe weather outlook for today. A marginal risk across the entire area.