/tags/weather Weather en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-01-17/a-polar-vortex-is-set-to-grip-much-of-the-u-s-what-does-that-mean Bundle up and prepare: People living "basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward" will see extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, a meteorologist says. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-01-17/a-polar-vortex-is-set-to-grip-much-of-the-u-s-what-does-that-mean Jaclyn Diaz /2024-12-30/ohio-had-record-number-of-tornadoes-in-2024-more-than-20-million-in-property-damage The National Weather Service in Wilmington says 74 tornadoes touched down in Ohio between January and the end of September, which caused almost $22 million in property damage around the state. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:57:26 GMT /2024-12-30/ohio-had-record-number-of-tornadoes-in-2024-more-than-20-million-in-property-damage George Shillcock /2024-09-23/ohios-drought-and-shifting-weather-patterns-affecting-pawpaw-fruit Stubborn drought in Ohio and the shifting weather patterns influenced by climate change appear to be affecting North America’s largest native fruit: the pawpaw. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:03:47 GMT /2024-09-23/ohios-drought-and-shifting-weather-patterns-affecting-pawpaw-fruit The Associated Press /2024-09-17/columbus-dips-into-water-reserves-as-drought-continues-in-central-and-southeast-ohio At the far northern banks of the O'Shaughnessy reservoir, the Scioto River is down considerably. The edges of the riverbed are exposed and dirt is starting to crack. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:48:17 GMT /2024-09-17/columbus-dips-into-water-reserves-as-drought-continues-in-central-and-southeast-ohio George Shillcock /2024-09-05/drought-conditions-worsen-in-central-and-southeast-ohio-according-to-latest-federal-data The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the most severe drought levels have extended to over a dozen Ohio counties. Forecasters say the weather isn't expected to improve anytime soon. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:07:31 GMT /2024-09-05/drought-conditions-worsen-in-central-and-southeast-ohio-according-to-latest-federal-data George Shillcock /2024-08-29/extreme-weather-can-leave-a-trail-of-destruction-and-a-lasting-health-impact It’s been an active season for tornadoes and flooding in the Midwest due to various factors like hot and cold jet streams and climate change. This could create lasting public health challenges. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:58:46 GMT /2024-08-29/extreme-weather-can-leave-a-trail-of-destruction-and-a-lasting-health-impact Natalie Krebs /2024-08-27/heat-wave-prompts-columbus-to-open-cooling-centers Temperatures are expected to remain above 90 degrees for the rest of the week. Columbus is trying to help people beat the heat. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:49:32 GMT /2024-08-27/heat-wave-prompts-columbus-to-open-cooling-centers Katie Geniusz /2024-06-24/fema-help-still-available-for-ohio-tornado-victims-but-deadline-almost-here Around $3 million in grant funding was approved by FEMA to assist Logan and 10 other counties impacted by the March 14 tornadoes. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:37:07 GMT /2024-06-24/fema-help-still-available-for-ohio-tornado-victims-but-deadline-almost-here Shay Frank /2024-05-08/severe-storms-cause-damage-in-four-western-ohio-counties The National Weather Service surveyed damage Wednesday following severe weather on March 7. Wed, 08 May 2024 15:31:20 GMT /2024-05-08/severe-storms-cause-damage-in-four-western-ohio-counties Mike Frazier /2024-03-19/tornado-that-struck-indian-lake-had-155-mph-winds-was-half-mile-wide The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Indian Lake killed three, injured 27 and traveled for 31 miles. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:27:47 GMT /2024-03-19/tornado-that-struck-indian-lake-had-155-mph-winds-was-half-mile-wide Mike Frazier