Overnight, the Storm Prediction Center upgraded all of Ohio into the “enhanced risk” (level 3 of 5) for severe weather, according to a Tuesday morning update by the Wood County Emergency Management Agency.
This weather event is forecasted to come in multiple rounds starting around noon Wednesday and continuing into Wednesday evening. When the storms begin, they will start as scattered thunderstorms and then likely organize into a definitive line ahead of and along the front.
With these storms will come a risk for several hazards. These hazards include damaging winds of 50-70mph, large hail to 2 inches diameter and tornadoes. The total rainfall is estimated to be between 0.25-1 inch, with locally higher amounts.
Currently, there are still several variables that can impact the severity of Wednesday’s weather.
This system will most likely be occurring during the afternoon rush hour, which could affect travel.
