Columbus, OH – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to impact southern and eastern Ohio beginning Monday afternoon, with the greatest risk concentrated along and southeast of the I-71 corridor.
According to the US National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, storms may become strong to severe between 8 a.m. Monday, April 14, and 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 15. The slight risk area includes major cities such as Columbus, Cincinnati, Chillicothe, and Portsmouth. The main threats include damaging winds, frequent lightning, and isolated hail.
A cold front advancing into the region is expected to trigger the storm activity, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours. Communities in the yellow-shaded “slight risk” zone on the SPC outlook should remain alert for changing conditions…