Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for all of News5 Viewing area.
Be prepared for damaging storms this afternoon. Temperatures hit the 70s Wednesday morning, which came with some mugginess. The mugginess can help fuel storms.
Trent Magill gave a live update on the incoming storms at about 1:30 p.m. Watch a replay below:
The midday pop-up storms were REALLY limited... eliminated actually. A few made it to Columbus and are entering Richland county BUT they are not severe.
The largest severe threat is still expected this afternoon. The squall line is approaching Toledo right now (2pm) and should be pushing through Toledo in 30min. Sandusky a little over an hour and CLE in about 2.5 hrs.
There are warnings along the leading edge of the squall line. Straightline winds. There really isn't much lightning so we'll have to see how the line interacts with our environment. Still expecting warnings with this line.
More numerous and stronger storms are likely as we get closer to the evening commute. Straight-line winds, localized flooding and frequent lightning are the main threats.
A tornado is possible with the squall line sweeping through Ohio.
Storm damage is likely, so be sure to have a plan.
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