The combination of heat and humidity will lead heat index values to reach the mid to upper 90s this afternoon. Heat index of 100 degrees will be possible over some spots across the lowlands this afternoon. If going outside, drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and check in with relatives and neighbors. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Columbus Grove, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include. Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Blanchard, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, and Huntersville.

The combination of heat and humidity will result in heat index values in the upper 90s to near 100 through this afternoon and early evening. If going outside, drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and check in with relatives and neighbors. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 605 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK WYANDOT IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CRAWFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, FINDLAY, GALION, GENEVA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 605 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK WYANDOT IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CRAWFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, FINDLAY, GALION, GENEVA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 605 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK WYANDOT IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CRAWFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, FINDLAY, GALION, GENEVA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.