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A few strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging wind and hail are possible from 5 p.m. to midnight.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 10TV Weather Impact Alert Day has been issued for Sunday evening due to strong to severe storms that are expected across central Ohio.

Temperatures will warm up into the weekend, with highs on Sunday expected to reach 82 degrees.

But that warmth will come at a cost. A cold front will come racing into central Ohio between 5 p.m. to midnight, which could encourage the development of a few strong to severe thunderstorms. If we see enough of a break in the clouds Sunday, that could allow the storms to use enough energy to become severe.

Some of the storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and hail. If those do develop, the best chance will be along and south of I-71. Some showers and a few storms remain possible until midnight. However, once we lose the daytime heating, the chances will lessen.

Much cooler air comes in for Monday with highs settling into the 40s. Tuesday is a bit warmer with a high near 50.

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SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY GUIDE

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WATCHES & WARNINGS

WatchA Watch indicates the possibility of severe weather in a relatively broad area. For instance, a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Go about your normal routines, but watch for threatening weather.

WarningA Warning is issued when severe weather is actually occurring. For instance, a tornado warning means a tornado has actually been sighted or has been indicated by radar. The warning usually encompasses a relatively small geographic area. If a warning is issued for the area in which you live, take cover immediately!

TORNADOES AREN'T THE ONLY REASON TO STAY ALERT

Strong WindsStrong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.

LightningLightning claims more lives every year than tornadoes. When lightning is a threat, stay indoors and don't use electrical appliances. If you're caught outside, keep a safe distance from tall objects, and try to stay lower than anything nearby. A safe distance from a tree is twice its height.

TAKING COVER

Storms producing tornadoes in Ohio often approach from the southwest. They can travel at speeds up to 70 miles per hour and contain winds estimated at over 200 miles per hour.

Sometimes an approaching tornado will sound like the roar of a train or airplane. If you see or hear a tornado, take cover immediately. Seek shelter inside, preferably below ground level. Do not waste time opening windows; tornado-force winds will "open" the windows well before the pressure difference can cause any structural damage. Above all, protect your head and lie flat.

At HomeGet away from windows, doors and outside walls. Go to the basement. If you have no basement, go to a first floor bathroom, closet or room at the center of the house. If possible, get under heavy furniture and cover your head with blankets or pillows.

At SchoolGo to the lowest floor or basement. Go to small interior rooms or hallways. Stay away from windows and avoid auditoriums, gyms and other areas with wide, free-span roofs.

In Public BuildingsGo immediately to the designated shelter area or to an interior hallway or small room on the lowest level. Stay away from windows. Do not use elevators. Do not go to your car.

During tornado drills or actual tornado warnings, remember to DUCK

D – Go DOWN to the lowest level, stay away from windowsU – Get UNDER something (such as a basement staircase or heavy table or desk)C – COVER your headK – KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Indiana State Softball team will be back in action this weekend as they travel to Columbus, Ohio, for the Ohio State Tournament. The Sycamores are set for a high-profile three-day stretch at Buckeye Field, featuring matchups against host Ohio State and Louisville.

Indiana State (15-12) looks to get back into the win column after a challenging midweek trip to Evansville. The Sycamores have proven they can compete with high-level programs this season, already tallying 15 wins and showing significant power at the plate and depth in the circle.

The Sycamores are looking to bounce back following a midweek doubleheader sweep at the hands of Evansville. Despite the losses, Indiana State saw consistent production from Morgan Goodrich, who reached base four times over the two games, and Mallory Chavez, who added to her team-leading RBI total.

Prior to the trip to Evansville, the Sycamores enjoyed success at home against UIC. Behind a stellar performance from Lauren Sackett in the circle, who earned her ninth win of the season, Indiana State secured a dominant 9-1 victory in the series, fueled by an offense that out-hit the Flames 9-2 in the finale.

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Following the action in Columbus, the Sycamores will return to Missouri Valley Conference play with a three-game road series at Valparaiso starting Friday, March 27. Fans can follow all the action from Buckeye Field via live stats on GoSycamores.com or watch the matchups against Ohio State on B1G+.

Follow the Sycamores For the latest information on Sycamore Swimming and Diving, visit GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can also receive updates on Sycamore Athletics by downloading the March On App from the both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Despite tornado sirens sounding for millions, a storm did not produce a tornado over Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday morning.

The alarms were part of the annual Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill, according to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. NWS meteorologist in charge David Bieger, who works at the Cleveland office, told Newsweek that the state determines the date for the statewide test.

"If we anticipate severe weather or there is severe weather ongoing, we will cancel and reschedule," Bieger said. "You never want to be in a situation where you're creating any sort of confusion with the public or emergency management when you do issue these drills."

At 9:51 a.m. ET, the NWS sent a message to every county in Ohio clearly marked as a test, activating the statewide drill. The alert—designed to mimic a real tornado warning—remains one of the key tools used by emergency managers to ensure residents know how to respond during severe weather.

“TEST. TEST. TEST. The National Weather Service in Cleveland OH has issued a TEST message for the Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill,” the statement said. “There is no severe weather occurring at this time.”

The drill prompted outdoor warning sirens, NOAA Weather Radio alerts, and in some cases, mobile notifications. The annual event is coordinated by the NWS, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and the Ohio Committee on Severe Weather Awareness, which encourages schools, businesses, and households to use the time to review their tornado safety procedures.

The message emphasized that in a real severe weather event, the NWS would issue a specific warning with details about the threat, such as rotation on radar or reports of a tornado on the ground.

The drill concluded at 10 a.m., and the NWS reiterated multiple times that the alarm was only a test. There were no storms in the area, and no tornado warnings or tornado activity occurred anywhere near Columbus during the exercise.

Emergency officials say statewide drills are essential as Ohio approaches peak severe weather season—typically from March through June—when fast‑forming storms can develop with little notice.

The drill comes after severe weather has already torn across the region this spring. Storms from March 11 produced three EF0 tornadoes between Shelby County and Auglaize County, NWS Wilmington confirmed, with all twisters occurring within minutes of each other at around 10:20 a.m. An EF0 is considered a weak tornado, with winds between 65 and 85 mph.

How Does a Tornado Form?

A tornado forms when warm, moist air near the ground collides with cooler, drier air above, creating instability that fuels a strong thunderstorm. If winds at different altitudes blow at varying speeds or directions, they generate wind shear, which can cause air to spin horizontally until a powerful updraft inside the storm tilts that spinning air vertically, forming a rotating core. As this rotation tightens and intensifies, pressure drops, moisture condenses into a funnel cloud, and once that rotating column of air reaches the ground—often marked first by swirling debris—a tornado has officially formed.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It will stay very windy across the region through tonight as a powerful storm system moves toward the Ohio Valley. In fact, parts of the area are now under a High Wind Warning, while the rest of the region is under a Wind Advisory as strong winds continue.

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It will stay very windy across the region through tonight as a powerful storm system moves toward the Ohio Valley. In fact, parts of the area are now under a High Wind Warning, while the rest of the region is under a Wind Advisory as strong winds continue.

Through the evening, gusty southerly winds will continue to whip through Central Ohio. Gusts could reach 45 to 50 mph at times, especially in western Ohio.. Winds may briefly ease a little after sunset, but they are expected to increase again late tonight as a strong cold front approaches.

The next change arrives late tonight into early Monday morning. We have issued an ALERT DAY as a fast-moving line of showers and thunderstorms will sweep from west to east across the region between about 2 AM and 6 AM. While storms will move through quickly, the atmosphere will be extremely windy just above the ground. That means some of those stronger winds could mix down to the surface, producing isolated wind gusts over 50 mph.

Once the line of showers passes, the severe threat will quickly end, but the weather will change dramatically. Behind the cold front, temperatures are expected to drop nearly 30 degrees in just a few hours before sunrise Monday. As the colder air rushes in, rain may briefly mix with or change to snow before daybreak, though any accumulation would be minor and mainly on grassy or elevated surfaces. Scattered snow showers and strong winds will continue during the day.

The coldest air arrives Monday night into Tuesday morning, when temperatures will likely drop into the teens across much of the area.

Highs Tuesday may only reach the upper 20s to lower 30s.

A few strong storms and wind gusts around 50 mph moved through overnight into early Monday morning.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 10 Weather Impact Alert was issued for overnight Sunday into early Monday morning as a line of showers and thunderstorms arrives.

A strong squall line moved into Ohio around 1 a.m., reaching the Columbus metro area between 3-4 a.m. and exiting our coverage area to the east by 5 a.m. This largely came before the morning commute, but impacts may linger as the potential for wind damage and more power outages exists.

However, there were still isolated wind gusts greater than 60 mph as the line passed. Lightning will not be as widespread, but a few thunderstorms and brief, heavy rain are possible.

Meanwhile, heavy snow and blizzard conditions are ongoing across the Upper Midwest from South Dakota and Iowa to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Severe storms developed in Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois as the line approached Ohio.

A low-end potential for severe weather existed, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed central to western Ohio in a Level 1 to Level 2 risk as storms were expected to weaken as they moved into more stable conditions over Ohio. That said, heavy rainfall and gusty winds up to 60 mph are still possible with this line of showers and storms.

Behind the storms and cold front, much colder air will settle in across Ohio as temperatures fall from the 50s and 60s to the 20s and 30s by Monday afternoon. Scattered snow showers are possible across the state, but not expecting much of an impact from this, as road temperatures will still be above freezing. Only a dusting of snow on the grass and other colder surfaces is possible.

This storm system will clear out for Tuesday, but it will be quite cold with highs below freezing on St. Patrick's Day. Overall, much quieter weather is expected for the rest of next week. We will reach the 60s again by Friday!

-- Meteorologist Mike Joyce

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