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Weather in Ohio Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

68°F

Columbus, Ohio

Short forecast

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

3 mph E

Active alerts

3

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 3 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Ohio

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 6:57PM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Severe · Future

Areas: Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Franklin; Licking; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 1:35PM EDT until September 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Severe · Future

Areas: Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 1:26PM EDT until September 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe · Future

Areas: Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Venango; Forest; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Ohio is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across Ohio

This page uses Columbus as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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