Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

OHIO U/ATHEN-ALBANY (KUNI)

Lat: 39.22°NLon: 82.23°WElev: 764ft.

Fair and Breezy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 23 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Portland OH

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch March 11, 04:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Portland OH
 38.99°N 81.85°W (Elev. 738 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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