Ohio Emergency Management Agency

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Today marks the start of ! We will be posting lightning safety tips and information this week and encourage everyone to be aware and be prepared when it comes to lightning and thunderstorms. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/44ajJTG

Organizers of outdoor events should ensure there is a lightning safety plan in place. These questions can help to create a plan. For more information on creating a lightning safety plan, visit: https://bit.ly/4enIkt8

Today is Juneteenth. The federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Yesterday, The Silent Thunder tabletop drill took place, hosted by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. This was a great opportunity to come together with our state and local partners and discuss preparation, coordination, and response in the event of a radiological emergency in Ohio.

With the potential for severe weather tonight into the early morning hours - make sure you are prepared before the storm arrives!

6/17/2026

There is a slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather for areas west of I-77 this evening and overnight. Areas east of I-77 across NEOH and NWPA have a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms tonight. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Some large hail and an isolated tornado threat may also be possible mainly for NWOH. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight!

Thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and into tonight. Some severe storms will be possible. Damaging wind will be the main threat, although large hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible. The storms will also be capable of producing heavy downpours resulting in the potential for localized flash flooding.

An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been issued for the I75 corridor with a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) extending further east to the I77 corridor. All hazards are possible, especially damaging gusts up 70 mph and tornadoes late this evening into the overnight hours. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight!