Highs near 97°F and heat index up to 106°F through Friday. Cooling centers open and pools extended; storms possible over the Fourth of July weekend.

AEP Ohio reports about 4,259 customers without power in southeast Columbus as temperatures climbed. Crews are assessing the grid while cooling centers are available.

Dangerous heat peaks in Columbus today with highs near 98°F and heat indices over 105. Cooling centers and extended pool hours are open for residents without AC.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs noon June 30 through 8 p.m. July 2. Highs will reach the mid‑to‑upper 90s with heat‑index values near 105–106.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to dangerous midweek heat; Heat Advisory runs June 30July 2 with highs in the mid90s.

Brief funnel clouds could appear along the I‑70 corridor this afternoon; spotters already reported one near Vandalia. Officials say these features are usually short‑lived.

Patchy fog and spotty morning showers give way to a heat wave starting Monday, with heat indices near or above 100°F across central Ohio.

Flood Watch for Columbus through Saturday morning. Repeated heavy downpours tonight could cause localized flooding and slow commutes.

Scattered storms likely this afternoon in Columbus with heavier rain possible Friday night. Highs climb into the 90s early next week.

Sunny Wednesday gives way to storms later this week and heavy rain is possible Friday. Heat builds into next week.

Mostly clear and cool Tuesday in Columbus, high near 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday night through Saturday; heat returns Monday.

Rain and fog this morning with showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon. Flood watch and gusty winds could slow the commute.

Walleye and charter trips look good this spring, but algae and a suite of invasive species are complicating Lake Erie’s recovery. Forecasts and advisories will shape the season.