Tornado warning in Marion, Morrow counties

A tornado warning has been issued for Marion and Morrow county until 4:30 p.m.

TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 7 P.M.

A tornado watch is in effect for central and western Ohio until 7 p.m. Eastern Ohio counties are under a tornado watch until 12 a.m. Strong storms developing this afternoon could contain damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes, especially across the northern half of the state.

A mix of sun and clouds, with breezy conditions, prevail ahead of a cold front that will cross the state, accompanied by gusty showers and a few strong thunderstorms. Temperatures will soar into the mid-70s before the rain arrives.

Behind the front, slightly cooler and drier air will filter into the region later tonight and Thursday. Morning lows will dip into the low 50s.

Thursday will be mostly sunny, with high clouds increasing in the afternoon. The front will stall south of the Ohio River, then lift north as a disturbance develops. Showers and a few storms will move across the southern half of the state Thursday night, ending early Friday.

The weekend looks to be very pleasant and on the cool side, with lots of sunshine.

Forecast

• Wednesday: Mix clouds and sun, breezy, scattered strong storms. High 77
• Tonight: Evening showers, storms, clearing later. Low 52
• Thursday: Sunny. High 75
• Friday: Early shower, partly sunny, breezy. High 64 (59)
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, cooler. High 57 (43)
• Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 57 (36)
• Monday: Sunny. High 64 (37)
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers. High 64 (44)