FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — I-71 northbound is currently shutdown, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Officials say a tractor trailer was blown onto its side during a severe thunderstorm in Fayette County. The Guardian could not independantly confirm if there were any injuries in the incident. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Ross and Pike Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ross and Pike counties until 5:15p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Greenfield moving east at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fayette Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County until 5p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Jamestown moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Highland Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Highland County until 4:45 p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Mount Orab moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Tornado Watch issued for portions of Ohio
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of the Buckeye State until 9p.m. According to the SPC, conditions across the region are favorable for tornadic development. Residents should remain weather aware, and have multiple means to receive warnings. Remember, a Tornado Watch means conditions are […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fayette and Pickaway
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette and Pickaway County until 2:45 p.m. The severe thunderstorm was located over Washington Court House, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Large item pick-up schedule announced for Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney announced the 2022 large item pick-up schedule for city residents. According to the Mayor’s Office, the large item pick-up will begin the week of June 6. Items that will not be permissible for pick-up include the following: large household appliances, hot water tanks, old radios, computer equipment, televisions, […]
One-year countdown begins for Ohio’s REAL ID deadline 
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today marks the one-year countdown to the REAL ID deadline. Effective May 3, 2023, the state-issued identification that airline passengers present at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening checkpoints for boarding a commercial airline must be REAL ID compliant. TSA will require a federally-compliant driver license, identification card, or other acceptable form of identification such […]
Firefighters battle barn fire near Bainbridge in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters from multiple townships in Ross County responded to the 1900 block of California Hollow Road Tuesday afternoon. According to initial reports, a 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers that a barn on their property was on fire. Shortly before 11 a.m., firefighters on the scene, requested additional tankers and manpower. The cause […]
Severe storms including a few tornadoes possible this afternoon
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Showers and storms are beginning to push into the Scioto Valley this morning. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, most of the area can expect multiple rounds of thunderstorms throughout your Tuesday morning and afternoon hours. The Storm Prediction Center says the area remains under a slight risk for severe […]
