Morning storms and showers across Central Ohio from experiencing some of the worst of the heat in the Midwest. While areas around Columbus are struggling to reach the lower 90s, areas near Chicago and St. Louis are already at 100 degrees! Thankfully, temperatures start to fall in the days to come.
Today is the day for the heat & humidity in Central Ohio! However, after an early morning batch of scattered storms and showers, we're not off to the greatest of starts. Leftover cloud cover will play a significant role in just how high the thermometer will rise throughout the rest of the day.
For a previous report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After several months on the run, one of two men has been arrested and was issued a hefty bond in connection to the death of a Maryland man who was found in the trunk of his car in west [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) – A man arrested related to a Tuesday school bus crash that killed one elementary school student and injured at least 20 more, faced a judge Thursday morning. Hermanio Joseph, 35, of Springfield, is charged with vehicular homicide – a fourth degree felony – after one elementary school student died when Joseph's [...]
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- Canal Winchester and Groveport Madison high schools are implementing additional security measures for Friday's football games, after three guns were confiscated and four people were arrested during a matchup last weekend. Safety measures are set to be in order when New Albany plays at Canal Winchester and Gahanna Lincoln plays [...]
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Jessie, a dog at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, is ready to go home with anyone who will give her a chew toy. Animal Care Manager Hannah Henschen said that Jessie's fondness for munching on a toy is strong enough, that she'll even ignore some treats when she [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From the Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival and WAG! Fest to Barry Manilow at Nationwide Arena and the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour at Easton, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Columbus Clippers vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Huntington Park Thursday through Sunday Wonderbus Music & [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Over 11,000 AEP customers are experiencing power outages after early Thursday morning storms caused heavy damage throughout central Ohio. According to the AEP outage tracking map, the company is reporting 132 outages affecting 11,097 customers as of 6:45 a.m. Those totals include 8,551 customers in Franklin County, 162 customers in Delaware [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Five advocacy groups are calling on Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to launch an investigation into the state’s Catholic churches for past and potential child abuse. The group is hoping that a statewide investigation into the Catholic churches across Ohio will help stop what they call “the cycle of abuse.” “It [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting occurred late Wednesday night in the south side of the city. Police reported that man was shot on Marion Road North near the intersection of Marion Road in the Innis Garden Village neighborhood after a five-mile pursuit that began in the Far South [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – When he takes over the reins in January, incoming Ohio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter will be one of the highest-paid administrators in the Big Ten. Across the Olentangy River from thousands of students’ first day of classes on Tuesday, Ohio State’s board of trustees unanimously named Carter as the [...]
Our morning storm activity looks to taper by about mid morning, then heat is the talker. We'll be tracking highs into the 90s, with "feels-like" temps into the triple digits.
We will continue to watch very closely rain and storms that are moving south-southwest tonight, and will bring rain and storms to our area before daybreak. Some of these storms may be strong with gusty winds, very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and hail possible. Lows tonight will stay in the lower to middle 70s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s back-to-school season but students aren’t the only ones stuffing their backpacks and getting ready for that first day. Nurses have been working to get ready as well, from sending out immunization requirements to getting their spaces ready. It's a position that in the past has been hard to fill heading [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University students from Converse Hall, home of the ROTC program on campus, said they are hoping to learn from the university's next leader, a decorated combat veteran and Top Gun graduate. Walter "Ted" Carter, the official 17th president of Ohio State, is currently the president of the University of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s expected to get dangerously hot over the next couple days and people are doing their part to make sure residents stay safe. Rumpke Waste and Recycling is asking their customers to put their garbage cans out the night before their scheduled pick-up day. Over the next couple of days, if [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wednesday was the first day of school for Columbus City Schools students. Clap-ins happened around the district as kids returned to the classroom. “We join with educators across the country recognizing that the first day of school for us is like no other day. We are excited about the first day, [...]