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02/07/2024

Happy Tuesday! Temperatures are on the rise today, but humidity will remain low among plenty of sunshine. Highs will reach the upper-80s in northern communities and low-90s to the south. Be prepared for higher humidity and a chance of strong thunderstorms Wednesday evening as heat indices will rise to nearly 100 degrees during the afternoon and evening. Enjoy another beautiful day today before then.

01/07/2024

Welcome to July! Monday has been and will continue to be a fantastic day with highs in the 70s, low humidity, sunshine, and a light breeze. Tuesday will bring more sunshine and low humidity, but temperatures will start to rise.

Heat and humidity return quickly Wednesday. Temperatures will reach the mid-90s during the afternoon and heat index values will once again top out near 100 degrees. This energy in the atmosphere will bring the chance for thunderstorms with a damaging wind threat Wednesday evening. This is an important time to plan, as many will be out at fireworks shows or athletic events. Have a storm safety plan ready for Wednesday evening and remember: "When thunder roars, head indoors!"

30/06/2024

Do you know where your safe spot is? 🌩️

Grab the kids, pets, helmets and anything else you need to keep you safe in the event of severe weather and snap a selfie! ONW is giving away 3 prizes for the most creative Safe Spot Selfie out there! 🤳📸

It's easy to submit - scan the QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/guRtRRhn6KWPQBCx5 to upload your pic!

3 winners will be announced on July 5th. You will get to vote on who will place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd! 👀

29/06/2024

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28/06/2024

TRAVEL FORECAST: Are you traveling this weekend or just moving around town? Friday will feature plenty of sunshine, but temperatures will be on the rise! A chance of showers and storms returns Saturday. A few of these storms may be on the strong to severe side with damaging wind the main threat. We will keep you updated as that threat evolves over the next 24-36 hours. Sunday will be a weekend weather treat with lower humidity, comfortable temperatures, and sunshine!

26/06/2024

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25/06/2024

SAFE SPOT SELFIE CONTEST! 🤳📸

FIND your safe spot and snap a selfie! ONW is giving away 3 prizes for the most creative Safe Spot Selfie out there!

It's easy to submit - scan the QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/guRtRRhn6KWPQBCx5 to upload your pic!

3 winners will be announced on July 5th. YOU will get a say for who places 1st, 2nd or 3rd! 💙

24/06/2024

STORM FORECAST: Despite the much more comfortable and sunny Monday afternoon, many of us will see some rain and storms throughout the next 48 hours. This will be welcome for many who have dry lawns, but a low risk for damaging wind and small hail does exist each day.

DAY 1 Monday: This threat is primarily overnight into Tuesday morning for our far NW communities. A dissipating line of storms will move into the green shaded region overnight. The line is expected to break down into showers for the rest of us by mid Tuesday morning.

DAY 2: Tuesday Then, showers may redevelop into thunderstorms in the heat of the day early Tuesday afternoon. The greater risk will be NW once again, but anyone shaded in green has a low risk for gusty wind and small hail.

DAY 3 Wednesday: Storms will be a bit more widespread later in the afternoon for most of our coverage area. We may see this region upgraded to a "2-out-of-5" risk (yellow) in tomorrow's outlook. However, it remains "1-out-of-5" due to some questions that remain regarding timing and overall storm coverage.

22/06/2024

BUCKEYE COUNTRY SUPERFEST: Attention country music fans! Are you attending the 2024 Buckeye Country Superfest at the 'Shoe this weekend? If so, be prepared for dangerous heat, especially on Saturday, where the heat index is once again expected to rise above 100°. On Sunday, temperatures will feel better, but a cold front will advance through Central Ohio, bringing the chance for a few thunderstorms during the afternoon. A 1-out-of-5 risk for severe storms exists, meaning that severe storms will not impact the entire event, but attendees should be mindful of a safe place in the stadium to take shelter if a strong storm pops up. This would be the covered concourses under the seats.

Stay safe this weekend and enjoy the shows!!

20/06/2024

🌩️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🌩️

FIND your safe spot and snap a selfie! ONW is giving away 3 prizes for the most creative Safe Spot Selfie out there!

It's easy to submit - scan the QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/guRtRRhn6KWPQBCx5 to upload your pic!

3 winners will be announced on July 5th. YOU will get a say for who places 1st, 2nd or 3rd! Be on the lookout for that announcement!

20/06/2024

SUMMER SOLSTICE: The summer solstice arrives at 4:50 PM EDT on June 20th! This is the earliest arrival of summer since 1796, when George Washington was president! The reason for the early solstice is a combination of the 2024 leap year and how our Gregorian calendar does not perfectly line up with the 24 hour day and 365 day year (although it's pretty close!) Typically, the solstice arrives on June 21st.

This is also the day that we experience our shortest shadows. I took this photo in my backyard around 1:35 PM, which is "solar noon", or when the sun is the highest in the sky during the day. While days will start getting shorter from here until December 21st, don't worry, the sun still will set around or after 9 PM until late July. HAPPY SUMMER!

Diagram courtesy: National Weather Service

19/06/2024

Are you practicing heat safety everywhere this week? Tell us what you’re doing to stay safe! - 2:00 PM 6/19/24

19/06/2024

ALERT: As a reminder, there are Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings for most of the Belpark Coverage area until 8PM Friday. Heat index values of 95-105° will continue to pose a risk of heat-releated illnesses.

You can get the latest alerts sent to your phone 24/7 by downloading our FREE Ohio News and Weather app on your Apple and Android devices. - 11:34 AM 6/19/24

19/06/2024

POP-UP STORM RISK: Once again, due to excessive heat, our atmosphere will have plenty of energy for pop-up storms after lunchtime today. A few storms may produce gusty wind and hail, although there is no tornado risk. Many will not see any rain or thunder at all, continuing the dry spell from which many gardeners are looking for relief!

18/06/2024

LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK: This is a reminder with the continued heat this week to never leave children or pets inside a car on a hot day. Even if it is running and the A/C is on you can not leave pets or kids in a car. Heat deaths in automobiles are preventable! - 1:00 PM 6/18/24

18/06/2024

Despite the sun being down, temperatures will remain slow to cool especially in urban areas. Heat can be dangerous even at night when there is little relief available. This is likely to be the case for much of the week. - 9:45 PM 6/17/24

17/06/2024

During excessive heat waves, like the event that we are embarking on today, meteorologists will use several different indices or numbers to determine how hot it feels outside and the dangers associated with prolonged exposure to heat.

Many of us are familiar with the "Heat Index" which is essentially what temperature the air feels like to human skin with humidity as a factor. Heat indices across our region will likely reach 100° all week and into next weekend.

However, a less known index is the "Wet Bulb Globe Temperature" or WBGT. The WBGT not only factors in humidity, but also wind speed, cloud cover, and even latitude, or sun angle. WBGT is defined as a "measure of heat stress in direct sunlight."

Because we are experiencing the summer solstice this week, our current heat wave is occurring during the maximum possible solar radiation of the year and under mostly sunny skies. This means that our WBGT will be in a dangerous range, almost the highest possible in the Ohio Valley.

Attached are some helpful graphics to understand both of these numbers. A WBGT will be lower than the heat index, but because it uses a different scale, it is still very telling of the heat danger this week. The "Activity Information" chart is from the Kansas State High School Athletic Association courtesy of the National Weather Service. Their recommendations make sense during a week like this.

STAY COOL!!

17/06/2024

We kick off the work week with another hot day in store some of you may work outdoors for extended periods. Here’s a handy graphic to help you exercise caution! - 9:00 AM 6/17/24

17/06/2024

Curious how the heat index (Feels Like) Temperature works? Here’s a handy graphic correlating air temperature and humidity to show you what the feels like temperature is! - 10:00 PM 6/16/24

16/06/2024

We will enter a period of heat this upcoming work week that can be dangerous if you’re not following precautions or listening to your body. Here is a very handy graphic to help you recognize when someone or yourself may be experiencing a heat illness! - 4:00 PM 6/16/24

16/06/2024

CHILDREN IN CARS DURING A HEAT WAVE:

it's extremely important to check your cars for children. It will be crucially important to check them this week during our excessive heat wave. Please be vigilant and keep those children safe!!

12:14PM, 6/16/2024

16/06/2024

WEATHER ALERT:
..EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100° possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Indiana, All of Ohio, and parts of Western West Virginia

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
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..AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for Central Ohio, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:

* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of
driving alone.

* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.

* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.

* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of
gas-powered lawn equipment.

11:52AM, 6/16/2024

16/06/2024

As we start a stretch of 90+ degree temperatures over the next week or more, here are a few basic daily reminders for you to help you and your family beat the heat! - 9:00 AM 6/16/24

16/06/2024

Good Sunday morning! Here’s a look at today’s forecast high temperatures from the NBM (National Blend of Models) Forecast. A hot day is in store with some of you seeing your 1st 90 degree day of 2024! - 6:30 AM 6/16/24

13/06/2024

HUMIDITY INCREASING: The Ohio Valley is gearing up for a heat wave that will likely set up early next week. We will get a brief preview of the summer heat on Thursday and Friday as dew points increase into:

-The low to mid-60s in our northern communities (humid).
-Mid to upper-60s (muggy) in our central areas.
-Upper-60s to low-70s (really sticky) in our southern zones.

While this won't be the hottest that we will feel in the coming days (that starts Monday), we will need to start preparing for heat safety and making plans to stay hydrated and protected from the sun during outdoor activities.

We will feel some relief on Saturday before the real heat arrives!

11/06/2024

OHIO CUP: The Cleveland Guardians are traveling to Cincinnati to take on the Reds tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday) in the first leg of the 2024 Ohio Cup. It seems that we couldn't ask for better baseball weather this week, especially Tuesday evening with temperatures in the 70s during the game. Expect a light breeze during the game both nights with no chance for rain or storms.

08/06/2024

The second weekend of June is looking comfortable and sunny across the Ohio Valley! Temperatures will dip into the 50s overnight Friday and early Saturday morning, rebounding to the low-60s by 9AM in most locations. Highs will reach the upper-70s and low-80s. Don't forget sunscreen, the UV index will be as high as it gets throughout the year. We're only 13 days away from the Summer Solstice!

07/06/2024

It's a big golf weekend in Ohio, especially with the Memorial Tournament going on in Dublin. That said, if you're heading out for a round of golf anywhere, you'll be in luck on Friday. Plenty of sunshine is in the "fore-cast," but that means the UV index will be very high! A stray shower is possible in NE Ohio in the late afternoon, but most of the day will be dry for everyone.

06/06/2024

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04/06/2024

SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK (WEDNESDAY): Our partners at the Storm Prediction Center/National Weather Service have highlighted a portion of Ohio and Indiana that are under a 1-out-of-5 risk for strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening.

The timing of these storms will likely be:
- In the later afternoon (5-7 PM) for eastern Indiana and western Ohio.
- In the early evening (7-9 PM) for central and north-central Ohio.
- In the late evening and overnight (9PM-1AM) for east-central Ohio through West Virginia.

Our tornado threat is quite low. However, because of the climate history of the region, and the influence of Lake Erie, some of our communities (especially north of US 30) could have some rotation possible in any strong storms that develop. We will be watching this very closely. That said, the main threat is heavy rain and frequent lightning, with one or two reports of damaging wind (not widespread).

Despite the low risk, stay weather aware, and have a way to receive weather watches and warnings, including the ONW App, or a NOAA weather radio.

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