Weather Warnings for Ohio

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Ohio
Alerts Updated: January 9, 2026, 10:00 am  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 4:51AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected this morning along and west of the Ohio River, ahead of a passing cold front. These gusty winds will be out of the south, veering from the west northwest while subsiding some this afternoon. Travel in high profile vehicles may be challenging. In addition, gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 4:51 am      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Putnam; Wirt; Ritchie


Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today. Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon. Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 3:26 am      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland


Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 1:34AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 6 AM EST /5 AM CST/ this morning to 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 1:34 am      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 1:45 pm
Area:  Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen


Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:18AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Erie, Huron, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 12:18 am      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 8:30 am
Area:  Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Hancock; Seneca; Huron


Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 12:18AM EST until January 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lorain, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Medina Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 9, 2026, 12:18 am      Expires:  January 9, 2026, 8:30 am
Area:  Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Medina; Ashtabula Lakeshore