Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon and Evening

An approaching cold front will bring scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to our area later this afternoon and into the evening. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater are the primary hazard and could down trees or cause power outages. A few instances of marginally severe hail are also possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

JACKSON (KJRO)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 82.58°WElev: 735ft.

Thunderstorm

81°F

27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Aug 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Jackson OH

Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 05:42pm until August 22, 09:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until August 22, 06:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 05:42pm until August 22, 09:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning until August 22, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Jackson OH
 39.02°N 82.62°W (Elev. 709 ft)
5:05 pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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