Columbus, Ohio
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Mason; Lewis; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-04-10 @ 10:10 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 11:10AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
The combination of dry and breezy conditions will create elevated fire danger across parts of northern Kentucky, south-central and southern Ohio this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 30 to 40 percent with wind gusts from the southwest between 15 and 20 mph. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-04-10 @ 9:59 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 10:59AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
There is increased risk for fire weather this afternoon and evening across southeast Ohio. Relative humidity values will be between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts will be as high 20 to 30 mph. Wildfires can start and spread with ease in these conditions. Please be mindful of any open burning, machinery that may throw sparks, and properly dispose of cigarettes. These factors can all lead to ignition and spread of wildfires. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Coshocton, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:29 am -> 2026-04-11 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 9:29 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 10:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2026-04-10 @ 9:29 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:29AM EDT until April 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Muskingum River At Coshocton affecting Coshocton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskingum River at Coshocton. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water reaches low lying areas between Tuscarawas and Walhonding Rivers just upstream of the confluence of the two rivers. At 15.0 feet, Low areas are flooded and water reaches a few homes along Route 16 south of Coshocton and along County Route 1A north of Coshocton. At 16.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect the Lake Park area along the Walhonding River and begins backwater flooding along Mill Creek north of Lake Park and along Route 83. Flood waters will begin to enter yards in low-lying areas along County Route 1A. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold fairly steady at current levels before falling below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 12/17/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 8:55 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 8:55 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2026-04-10 @ 8:55 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 9:55AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA |
| Description: |
Elevated fire weather risks develop through the early evening across eastern Ohio as relative humidity values fall into the upper 20s to 30s percent range while southwest wind gusts between 15 to 25 mph. Conditions will improve northwest to southeast this evening as rain overspreads the area ahead of a cold front. Please be mindful of open burning, cigarettes, and any machinery that may throw sparks as these can all start a wildfire very efficiently in these dry and breezy conditions. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto |
| Effective: | 2026-04-10 @ 7:44 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-10 @ 7:44 am -> 2026-04-10 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-04-10 @ 7:44 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 8:44AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
The combination of dry and breezy conditions are creating elevated fire danger across parts of south-central and southern Ohio this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values will be between 30 to 40 percent with wind gusts from the southwest between 15 and 20 mph. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area. |