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

Zanesville Municipal Airport (KZZV)

Lat: 39.95°NLon: 81.89°WElev: 900ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Chesterhill OH

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

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • Today

    High: 76 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Chesterhill OH
 39.55°N 81.9°W (Elev. 997 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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