INDIANA AND OHIO — Updated short-range model data shows widespread strong to severe storms potentially rolling across Indiana and Ohio overnight, with projected radar valid around 2 a.m. showing an active and high-energy setup. Forecasters describe this as a genuine “don’t sleep on it” situation, urging residents to have a way to receive instant weather alerts through the overnight hours as the system develops.
Short-range model guidance updated late in the evening shows a broad complex of strong to severe storms actively rolling across the Indiana and Ohio region during the overnight hours.
The projected radar snapshot, valid around 2 a.m., depicts widespread storm coverage extending across a large portion of both states, with the heaviest activity concentrated through the central corridor.
High-Energy Setup Raises Overnight Concern Level
Forecasters describe the overnight environment as a high-energy setup, meaning available atmospheric fuel could support storms capable of producing significant impacts as they track across the region while most residents sleep…