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Partly cloudy and cool this morning, then mild with a high near 59°F. Bigger warm-up arrives for the weekend ahead of a late front.
Cold morning with a slight flurry risk; warming into the 60s by Friday.
A strong March windstorm knocked out power across central Ohio. AEP says crews are replacing poles and repairing spans of wire as most customers were restored by Monday.
EPA will run five‑year reviews at 11 Ohio Superfund sites in 2026 to confirm past cleanups still protect people and drinking water.
Rain, fog and gusty southwest winds today with a late changeover to light snow. Expect isolated slick spots this evening.
Warm and breezy this afternoon, but a Wind Advisory and late‑night rain could disrupt travel. Much colder Monday with a chance of light snow.
High winds pummeled Union County on Friday, damaging homes and flooding 911 lines as crews worked to clear roads and downed power lines.
A sharp warm-up will push highs into the 70s on Sunday before a windy, rainy front brings possible strong storms and a rapid cool down Monday. Expect gusts and a changeover to brief snow Monday night.
Advisory-level winds could reach 40–60 mph Friday in Columbus. A warm Sunday flips to a sharp cold front early next week.
Ohio will hold a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:50 a.m. Many communities may sound sirens and run alert-system tests during Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Showers and thunderstorms will sweep Columbus Wednesday with gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain possible. A Wind Advisory runs 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Cloudy and mild now; showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusts up to 35–40 mph. Be ready for a sharp cool-down after the front.
Sunny, breezy Monday in Columbus, a storm system Tuesday night into Wednesday could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
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