Extreme wind to blow through Ohio

OHIO — As a warm front lifts north today, temperatures surge into the 60s and even near 70 for much of the state.

As a warm front lifts north today, temperatures surge into the 60s and even near 70 for much of the state. Some records may fall today in southern Ohio. 

While we’re tracking some rain this morning, we’ll be cloudy but mostly dry for the afternoon, allowing an opportunity to enjoy some milder temperatures.

However, a strong cold front associated with the same area of low pressure moves in tonight, bringing a drastically colder air mass back to Ohio.

Along the front, showers and even a few strong storms are possible, starting in western Ohio around 9-10 p.m., central Ohio around midnight, then exiting before sunrise. 

Temperatures drop by nearly 20 degrees within an hour or two, and we’ll remain cold and windy through the day Monday.

Winds along and behind the front could gust as high as 50-60 mph, with the strongest winds likely near Lake Erie. 

Much of the state will be under a Wind Advisory if not a High Wind Warning tonight into tomorrow.

Cold air sticks around through the New Year.