Active National Weather Service alert for Columbus, OH: Flood Watch. Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:28AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH Until Sun, 12:00 AM EDT.
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Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:28AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH Expires Sun, 12:00 AM EDT.

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Columbus, OH

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69°Mostly Cloudy3% rain
69°Chance Rain Showers25% rain
68°Chance Rain Showers46% rain
69°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely67% rain
71°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely67% rain
74°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely66% rain
75°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely66% rain
77°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely71% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 80%

Most likely around 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM. Expected type: Rain / Thunderstorms.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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81°67°

Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
80%
Wind
S 3 to 7 mph
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM

Sun

85°61°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
31%
Wind
W 2 to 9 mph
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM

Mon

76°58°

Sunny

Precipitation
4%
Wind
NE 8 mph
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Tue

86°68°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
11%
Wind
SE 5 to 8 mph
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM

Wed

89°70°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
29%
Wind
S 2 to 6 mph
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM

Thu

87°66°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
52%
Wind
W 3 to 10 mph
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM

Fri

81°61°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
32%
Wind
N 8 mph
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM

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Real Feel70°F
Walking is not recommended now

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now3%next hour
Humidity88%current
Daily peak UV forecastCheckingEPA daily maximum · not a current reading

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.93 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance80%
Dew point66°F
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Flood Watch

Applies to: Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Franklin; Licking; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; SciotoIssued by: NWS Wilmington OHFlood Watch issued September 12 at 2:28AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Alert details* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kentucky, including the following counties, Bracken, Lewis, Mason and Robertson, and portions of Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Brown, Fairfield, Franklin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Scioto. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are expected Saturday into Saturday evening. With the ground already saturated in many locations from rain the past few days, rapid runoff of the rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding.
Safety instructionsPeople in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.
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