US: Severe Storms Hit Central Ohio, Causing Power Outages

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing flooding and damage while leaving around 100,000 residents without power.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 3

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Claims Four Lives in Pennsylvania 2

On Tuesday evening, April 29, southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania experienced severe weather with high winds, which caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and roofs torn off buildings. 4 people were killed across the state. As a result of the widespread power outages, affecting over 400,000 customers in Pennsylvania, many schools in western and central parts of the state are delayed or have cancelled classes for Wednesday morning, April 30.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Claims Four Lives in Pennsylvania

On Tuesday evening, April 29, southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania experienced severe weather with high winds, which caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and roofs torn off buildings. 4 people were killed across the state. As a result of the widespread power outages, affecting over 400,000 customers in Pennsylvania, many schools in western and central parts of the state are delayed or have cancelled classes for Wednesday morning, April 30.

US: Central Ohio Residents Wake Up To Snow

Light snow started falling Wednesday night, February 19 across Central Ohio continuing into Thursday morning, February 20. This video shows blowing snow in Hilliard, Franklin County Thursday morning.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared 2

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Double Rainbow Appears After Passing Shower In Central New Jersey

A huge double rainbow was spotted over the sky in Pennington, New Jersey, on Friday, April 12, after a passing shower.

US: At Least 5 Tornadoes Confirmed, Leaving Damage To Central Ohio

At least five tornadoes, including two EF-2 tornadoes, touched down in central Ohio on Wednesday, February 28. Extensive damage was reported as homes and vehicles were destroyed, trees and power lines were knocked down, and thousands of people were left without power.

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated June 30, 2009 shows Ohio class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) transits the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as it returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, USA , from a patrol mission. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Clifford via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated February 20, 2018 shows the Gold crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash, USA. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nancy C. diBenedetto via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated December 27, 2017 shows he Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated February 9, 2021 shows marines assigned to the 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, assemble a combat rubber raiding craft during a scheduled exercise aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio in the Pacific Oxcean. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan Antoine King via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated July 3, 2013 shows he Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, USA. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated January 11, 2010 shows the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, USA. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class James Kimber via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated June 20, 2019 shows the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738), Blue crew, returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, USA. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

US Says Guided Missile Sub Has Arrived In Middle East

Handout photo dated January 6, 2011 shows the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, USA, for routine operations. In a rare announcement, the US military said a guided missile submarine has arrived in the Middle East, a message of deterrence clearly directed at regional adversaries as the Biden administration tries to avoid a broader conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war. US Central Command said on social media Sunday that an Ohio-class submarine was entering its area of responsibility. The social media post did not name the sub, but the US Navy has four Ohio-class guided missile submarines, or SSGNs, which are former ballistic missile subs converted to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles rather than nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber via ABACAPRESS.COM