Hazardous Weather Forecast for Independence Day

Logan County, Ohio - The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Ohio, including Logan County, effective from today through next Tuesday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into the night. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds being the primary threat. The optimal period for severe storm development is between 2 PM and 10 PM. Additionally, heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding. The combination of high heat and humidity will push heat indices into the mid to upper 90s. From Thursday through Tuesday, the region will continue to face potential showers and thunderstorms. The threat of isolated strong to severe storms persists, with damaging winds being a concern. The potential for heavy rainfall increases the risk of localized flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage.

Tonight's Forecast

As we move into the evening, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms will remain high, with most activity expected before midnight. The night will be muggy, with lows dipping into the lower 70s, and southwest winds decreasing to 5 to 10 mph, from a blustry 15-20 mph earlier in the day.

Independence Day Forecast

Thursday promises to be mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. The day will be humid, with temperatures peaking in the lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph will provide minimal relief from the humidity. The probability of rainfall is 50 percent, suggesting that Independence Day celebrations might be affected.

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