Columbus Sees Cool Cloudy Halloween Weather
Residents can expect temperatures to reach 65 degrees as the holiday brings overcast skies.
Columbus Weather and Disaster News
This page covers emergency declarations, storm recovery, severe weather patterns and public safety alerts. Reporting includes local conditions, disaster response efforts and the safety protocols enacted after extreme events.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you trust local real-time traffic updates to help you navigate unexpected road closures?
Road Debris Forces I-70 Eastbound Closure in Columbus
Transportation officials have shuttered a key Columbus intersection due to significant road debris.
Emergency Response
Columbus Firefighters Respond to Wilson Drive Blaze
Emergency crews battled a residential fire on Wilson Drive where smoke was visible from the roof.
Forecasts
Columbus Meteorologist Ben Gelber Wins National Award
Longtime NBC4 forecaster Ben Gelber receives the National Weather Service Benjamin Franklin Award for his extensive service.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Do you feel that autumn weather in your area is getting uncomfortably warmer?
Columbus Broke Record High Temperature
The city reached a peak of 87 degrees on October 13, surpassing a 57-year-old record.
Regular subjects here include flood risk, tornado damage, extreme heat health impacts and the aftermath of significant weather events. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as conditions develop. Infrastructure resilience often dictates how the city recovers from heavy rainfall or high wind events. Seasonal shifts frequently drive the intensity of reports, as infrastructure and emergency services are put to the test annually.