Weather Forecast for Columbus

Patchy dense fog will be present overnight. Use caution and remain alert for rapid changes in visibility if driving overnight.

The areas along the Highway 30 corridor and higher elevations of the Central Highlands of Ohio will be impacted by areas of dense fog through sunrise this morning. This west to east area of dense fog is associated with a stalled front that will start to lift northward later this morning as a warm front. Be prepared to slow down as you encounter fog and leave extra distance between vehicles.

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHEN...From this morning to late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water spills into Kachemacher Park in Logan and onto low-lying roads near Haydenville Road at some locations along the river. Also, water will be across State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding also occurs in Rockbridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers... Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding begins on State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding can be expected in portions of West Logan, with lowland flooding near Rockbridge. Chieftan Drive and Zeller road along the river are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues, with additional flooding possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and portions of West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in additional flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A half inch to locally an inch and a half of rainfall is possible through Friday morning on top of what's already fallen. This can lead to additional flooding issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.