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

65°F

18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 13 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Blue Rock OH

Tornado Watch March 11, 03:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch March 11, 03:42pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 77 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 32. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 32 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 45 °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 57. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 57. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Blue Rock OH
 39.74°N 81.79°W (Elev. 955 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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