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Columbus weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Columbus, Ohio right now. The most recent was a Flood Advisory that ended Sep 5, 11:00 AM.
15 in the last 30 days 15 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Heat Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Franklin County
NWS issues alerts by county; Columbus is in Franklin County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in EDT.
All clear in Franklin County
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Where
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Franklin County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 10:53 AM | Sep 5, 11:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 8:04 AM | Sep 5, 11:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 5, 5:21 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 5:20 AM | Sep 5, 8:15 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 5, 4:55 AM | Sep 5, 5:30 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 5, 2:36 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 11:56 AM | Sep 4, 12:30 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 1:49 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 12:39 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 8:01 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 3:40 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 12:52 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 2, 5:51 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 2, 1:36 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wilmington OH |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 2, 12:39 PM | Sep 4, 2:00 AM | Wilmington OH |
Pattern
What Franklin County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Franklin County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
Nearby
Alerts near Columbus
Cities
Neighbouring counties in Ohio
Questions
About Columbus alerts
How do I get Columbus weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Columbus as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Franklin County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.
Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Franklin County, the county Columbus sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/oh/columbus.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Columbus, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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