Severe storms are affecting Columbus, which is located in Ohio. The National Weather Service is investigating the storm strength in Columbus. The situation also involves Southern suburbs near Chicago.

The entities involved

• Ohio →

  state of the United States of America

  • Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel are involved in state revitalization efforts in Ohio, including the community of Logan.Mon 17:55
  • Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced several new economic development projects in Ohio, including a lithium facility and a Wal-Mart project.Mon 17:55
• Columbus →

  capital city of Ohio, United States of America

  • An event organized by Mission of Mercy took place on January 1, 2026, in Columbus, GA.Mon 03:35
  • A census tract in Columbus, Bartholomew County, was nominated for the Opportunity Zone 2.0 program.Sun 11:52
• Chicago →

  city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America

  • The Chicago City Council governs the city of Chicago.Mon 16:49
  • The Chicago City Council requires council approval for appointments.Mon 16:49
• National Weather Service →

  U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  • Rainfall caused flooding in Jefferson County, involving the National Weather Service.Mon 17:45
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37

Related events

• Akron, Columbus, and Chicago are discussed as highly ranked and competitive metro areas within Ohio.Aug 18
• Storm affected areas near Columbus and Metro Atlanta.Jun 19
• Both Ohio and Indiana are currently affected by severe weather conditions.Sep 17
• NWS placed northwest Indiana under slight risk due to potential weather conditions.Aug 26
• NWS forecasts a heat wave impacting the Chicago area, Illinois, and Indiana.Aug 31