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

OHIO U/ATHEN-ALBANY (KUNI)

Lat: 39.22°NLon: 82.23°WElev: 764ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Windy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 28 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 22 Aug 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Chester 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
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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: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °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 81. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Chester OH
 39.11°N 82.01°W (Elev. 699 ft)
5:05 pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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