COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since Hurricane Helene went past Central Ohio last week the weather has been pretty quiet, and that has been the case this weekend as well. However, that will be changing as we head into Sunday for some of us, and it means chances for severe weather are back on the table as well.
A quick passing warm front will spike humidity and launch air temperatures into the mid-80s Sunday afternoon. That will provide a boost of energy into the atmosphere just in time for an afternoon cold front to fire up storms that could start as far west as I-71. These storms are expected to start off as weak showers but potentially grow in coverage and strength as they travel toward the east and into a more severe conducive environment.
The peak time for these storms will be between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The highest risk will be on the far eastern side of the 10TV viewing area, where a level 2 of 5 risk for severe weather is in place. A level 1 of 5 risk stretches back almost all the way to I-71.
Our biggest severe weather threat on Sunday will be for wind and hail, however a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The highest risk for this will be as storms start to form and are operating as more or less single cell systems. As they start to form into a line, wind will become the highest risk.
The highest risk will be on the far eastern side of the 10TV viewing area, where a level 2 of 5 risk for severe weather is in place. A level 1 of 5 risk stretches back almost all the way to I-71.
Our biggest severe weather threat on Sunday will be wind and hail, however, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The highest risk for this will be as storms start to form and are operating as more or less single-cell systems. As they start to form into a line, wind will become the highest risk.
Storm Timeline Sunday October 6, 2024
Regardless of if you see the storms on Sunday, almost all of us will see strong winds throughout the afternoon. Winds sustained between 10 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts broadly up to 30 mph around Central Ohio.
Make sure you secure any loose outdoor objects before Sunday afternoon!
As of right now, a Weather Impact Day has not been declared for Sunday due to the uncertainty around storm formation, but this could change on Sunday. Make sure you are staying weather aware and with the 10 Weather Impact Team for the latest updates and information!
-- Meteorologist Michael Behrens
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