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  • Northern lights could be visible across U.S. on Friday night

    Northern lights could be visible across U.S. on Friday night

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    A strong geomagnetic storm is expected Friday night. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Watch for the first time since 2005, meaning the northern lights, or aurora borealis, could be visible for much of the northern United States on Friday night and early Saturday morning.

    It may be visible low on the horizon further south, from Southern California east across the Southern U.S.

    What You Need To Know

    • The northern lights could be visible in the northern U.S. on Friday night

    • It’s the first G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Watch issued since 2005

    • Further south, the northern lights may be visible on the horizon

    According to the Space Weather Predicition Center, several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) will likely reach Earth and lead to highly elevated geomagnetic activity. A CME is an eruption of solar material, and G4 watches are very rare.

    The CMEs are forecast to arrive at Earth late Friday, May 10, or early Saturday, May 11. Under clear skies, the northern lights should be visible across much of the northern U.S. Further south, they could be visible on the horizon.

    Tonight’s forecast

    Tonight’s forecasted “planetary K index” is an 8 out of 9, and the forecasted G-scale is a 4 out of 5. That indicates a severe geomagnetic storm, and a very active aurora.

    Here is tonight’s forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. The northern lights are likely to be visible on Friday night and early Saturday morning for areas shaded in green, and they could be visible on the horizon for areas shaded in yellow.

    To ensure the best chance at getting a look at the northern lights tonight, look toward the northern horizon. The best viewing conditions are under cloud-free skies and away from bigger cities with light pollution.

    If you see the northern lights tonight, be sure to submit your photos on the Spectrum News App!

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Hawaii DOE provides updates on wipe sampling and air monitoring 

    Hawaii DOE provides updates on wipe sampling and air monitoring 

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  • PHOTOS: See the damage from Wednesday’s storms

    PHOTOS: See the damage from Wednesday’s storms

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    OHIO — Storms that spun up several Tornado Warnings swept through central and southern Ohio Wednesday morning, leaving damage in their wake. 

    From Springfield to the Columbus area, several homes have been damaged, as well as businesses and store fronts. So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down — one in Licking County and another in Montgomery County into Greene County. NWS crews will be out surveying areas of damage Wednesday. For more details, click here. 

    Take a look at the damage in some Ohio cities:

     

     


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  • Ohioans continue cleanup following Wednesday’s storms

    Ohioans continue cleanup following Wednesday’s storms

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    OHIO — Damage is being reported following severe weather early Wednesday that prompted several tornado warnings across central Ohio, including at least one report of a confirmed tornado near Springfield.

    What You Need To Know

    • The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Clark County, northeast of Dayton, with several reports of damage to homes

    • Emergency management officials said the tornado struck Springfield Township with reports of collapsed buildings

    • Officials are asking people to stay away from the area of Mitchell Road, Crabill Road and Ridge Road, and to watch out for downed power lines

    • To the east, damage has been reported in neighboring Madison County

    Spectrum News 1 is breaking down the reported damage by region.

    Clark County

    The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Clark County, northeast of Dayton, with several reports of damage to homes. Emergency management officials said the tornado struck Springfield Township with reports of collapsed buildings. The agency is working with area fire departments to assess the damage.

    Officials are asking people to stay away from the area of Mitchell Road, Crabill Road and Ridge Road, and to watch out for downed power lines. They are asking drivers to avoid Ohio 41 as well. Additional damage has been reported along Newlove Road in Harmony Township. Officials suggest those looking to go to the area of South Charleston find another way. 

    A Spectrum News 1 Ohio crew in the area reported seeing downed power lines, uprooted trees and property damage. That included, in an area off Ohio 41, a farm with silos missing their tops and large sheets of metal on a fence. Next to the farm was a home with its roof partially torn off, exposing upstairs bedrooms.

    Local police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation were all on scene assessing the damage.

    University Suites in Fairborn had part of its roof damaged. (Photo Courtesy Claire Colwell)

    Madison County

    To the east, damage has been reported in neighboring Madison County. Officials there told Spectrum News 1 Ohio that damage has been reported at the Madison County Airport, just north of London.

    The street leading up to the airport is closed about a mile away from the damage to keep residents safe. Debris from the airport hanger and downed power lines were reported in the area.

    “The tornado appeared to have hit our airport madison county airport. We received devastating damage to a lot of the hangars in that area. It moved across continuing kind of in a northeast direction, hitting the Ohio State University’s Molly Karen Center,” said Sheriff John Swaney. “There were several structures in that center that were damaged.”

    Damage has been reported in other areas of the county, with several buildings damaged and trees down.

    Franklin County

    In the Columbus-area, damage was reported in the community of Hilliard. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but residents are being asked to use caution if they do travel this morning.

    One resident on Rome Road in Hilliard had disfigured trees and a street sign blown into her yard while the wind tore part of the roof of her home.

    “We got down about five steps, and then I heard all the windows blow,” said Bonnie Rice. “Then in five minutes it was over. And then we walked back up and the whole house is gone. It’s just gone, everything is gone.”

    Several thousand Ohioans lost power as the storms moved through. More than 18,000 customers were without power statewide as of 10:20 a.m., with most outages reported from near Dayton extending to the east of Columbus.

    Many school districts in areas impacted by the storm delayed the start of classes Wednesday. Officials encouraged parents to check with their school districts for information on start times and delays.

    The National Weather Service in Wilmington said it will dispatch teams to evaluate damage left behind by Wednesday morning’s storms. The teams will examine damage to determine the strength and path of any tornadoes that touched down. The storm survey is expected to be released in the next few days.

    Montgomery County

    Fallen trees damaged several homes in Riverside, breaking through roofs. 

    Spectrum News 1 Ohio crews also saw damage to multiple shops in the Airway Shopping Center. Employees said they were shocked when they showed up for work, with windows blown out, holes in the roof and damage in the stores.

    Owners had to quickly determine what they could to prevent any further damage.

    “It’s going to be a long day that’s for sure. We’ll get it taken care of,” said Mark Parker, maintenance supervisor. 

    Winds were so strong, that bags of mulch and dirt weighing about 35 pounds each were thrown about 30 feet away from one of the front doors of the shops. 

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

    The base suffered damage to several buildings, including the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Restoration Hanger 4, Gate 22B, according to a press release. Officials are currently assessing the damage. These include the 88th Civil Engineer Group, base safety personnel and first responders.

    “Our initial assessment from this morning’s storm is the damage is isolated to the southern side of Area B. Our initial focus right now is on safety and damage assessment,” said Col. Travis Pond, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, in the release. “I can’t speak highly enough about our security forces, fire department and civil engineer airmen for their quick response and hard work to assess damage and determine a path forward for restoring operations as quickly as possible.”

    Photos of the scene showcase damaged planes, broken windows, ripped down siding and caved in doors. 

    Check back for updates.

    Reporters Jamilah Muhammad, Aliah Keller and Alese Underwood, as well as Producers Cody Thompson and Lydia Taylor contributed to this article. 

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  • Dates to know ahead of Ohio’s March primary

    Dates to know ahead of Ohio’s March primary

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    OHIO — Ohio’s primary election is on March 19, and polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Ohioans are choosing party nominees for president, U.S. Senate, state Legislature, Ohio Supreme Court and other seats.

    The high-stakes three-way Republican Senate primary features Trump-endorsed Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan.

    Through campaign stops, an expensive ad war and televised debates, they are fighting for the chance to take on third-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, considered among the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats.

    In pivotal elections for control of the Ohio Supreme Court — which holds immense sway over the future of Ohio abortion law — Democrats are defending two sitting justices after first deciding a primary for a third court seat that is open. 10th District Court of Appeals Judge Terri Jamison faces 8th District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Forbes in that faceoff. The winner takes on Republican Dan Hawkins, a judge on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, this fall.

    Meanwhile, five Republican presidential contenders will be listed on Ohio ballots, though only two — former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley — remained in the race as of Tuesday.

    Here are some dates that should be kept in mind before Ohioans head to the polls in person on Election Day. 

    Key dates

    • Feb. 20: Deadline to register to vote (boards are open until 9 p.m.)
    • Feb. 21: Absentee voting by mail begins (ends March 18, postmark deadline)
    • Feb. 21: Early in-person voting begins
    • March 12: Absentee ballot applications must be received by local board of elections by 8:30 p.m.
    • March 19: Election Day

    Early in-person voting

    • Feb. 21-23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Feb. 26 to March 1: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • March 4-8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • March 9: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • March 11: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • March 12: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • March 13-15: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • March 16: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • March 17: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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    The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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  • Super Bowl parade shooting: Police say dispute appears to have led to shooting

    Super Bowl parade shooting: Police say dispute appears to have led to shooting

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    KANSAS CITY, Mo.— A Kansas City radio DJ is dead and police now say 22 others were injured in a shooting following the Super Bowl parade Wednesday in Kansas City honoring the Chiefs, according to the Kansas City Police Chief.

    During a Thursday morning briefing, police said is appears the shooting began as a dispute between several people that ended in gunfire. Three people have been detained and Chief Stacey Graves said two of them are juveniles. She also said the preliminary investigation shows there is no nexus to terrorism.

    Chief Graves said prosecutors are working with detectives now on possible charges. The department can only hold people for 24 hours without charging them.

    What You Need To Know

    • A radio DJ is dead and 22 others were shot following Wednesday’s Super Bowl parade in Kansas City
    • Police said is appears the shooting began as a dispute between several people that ended in gunfire
    • Three people have been detained, two are juvniles

    • Police are asking any witnesses, people with video or shooting victims who have not come forward yet to call them at: 816-413-3477

    Police did confirm 43-year-old Elisabeth Galvan died. Chief Graves says they are still learning about the victim but know she is beloved by many.

    “To her friends and family, we are with you and we are working tirelessly to investigate her murder,” said Chief Graves.

    Wednesday evening, Kansas City radio station KKFI posted a message on its Facebook page confirming the death of DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan. She was a devoted sports fan and went to the parade with her husband and young adult son.

    Among the 22 others injured, were 12 children. Spectrum News has confirmed they were taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital after the incident, according to Stephanie Meyer, the SVP and Chief Nursing Officer. She also said nine of the children were gunshot victims and three suffered “unintentional injuries.’ 

    Meyer said all of the patients are expected to recover from their injuries. She added that the hospital treated this as a mass casualty event and paused other treatment and procedures to mobilize its full staff to these patients.

    Thursday, the police chief said the victims range in age from 8 years old to 47 years old. Chief Graves said half of the victims are under the age of 16. 

    Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson said eight victims have immediate life-threatening injuries, seven have life-threatening injuries and six have minor injuries. Those with immediate life-threatening injuries were transported to hospitals within 10 minutes, he said.

    “I commend all of our staff working there today, along with PD that did an excellent job in a difficult circumstance,” Grundyson said.

    Police stressed again Thursday that anyone in the vicinity of the parade shooting that directly witnessed it, has any video of the incident or was a victim who has not yet reported being shot to please call 816-413-3477, a dedicated line for this investigation.

    Graves noted that more than 800 police officers, including Kansas City and surrounding agencies, were in the area. 

    “We also know that officers ran towards danger. Officers were there to keep everyone safe,” she said. “I am angry at what happened today. The people who came to this celebration should expect a safe environment.”

    During the Wednesday press conference, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who attended the celebration with his wife and mother, said he was heartbroken and angry.

    “This is absolutely a tragedy. The likes of which we would’ve never expected in Kansas City and the likes of which that we will remember for some time,” he said. “I want to say thank those who are making sure that we were safe today.”

    Lisa Money of Kansas City, Kan. was trying to gather some confetti near the end of the parade when she heard somebody yell, “Down, down, everybody down!”

    At first Money thought somebody might be joking until she saw the SWAT team jumping over the fence.

    “I can’t believe it really happened. Who in their right mind would do something like this? This is supposed to be a day of celebration for everybody in the city and the surrounding area. and then you’ve got some idiot that wants to come along and do something like this,” she said.

    A statement from the Kansas City Chiefs says, “We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.”

    “We are in close communication with the Mayor’s office as well as the Kansas City Police Department. At this time, we have confirmed that all of our players, coaches, staff and their families are safe and accounted for. We thank the local law enforcement officers and first responders who were on scene to assist.”

    Immediately after the shooting, police took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to ask people to clear the area. Police also asked for witnesses to meet them near the scene to gather information.

    Police also established child reunification stations so people could find their missing loved ones. 

    Gov. Mike Parson, who attended the parade, said they are safe and secure. He added state law enforcement are assisting local authorities in response efforts. 

     

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  • Turning colder, with possible snow Saturday

    Turning colder, with possible snow Saturday

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    Friday turns cloudy and cold before the possibility of snow for Saturday.

    What You Need To Know

    • Friday turns cooler after Thursday’s system

    • Best chance for precipitation looks to be Saturday

    • Drier and warmer Sunday

    Behind Thursday’s cold front, plan on a cooldown for Friday, with highs back in the 30s for much of the state. 

    Late Friday into early Saturday, another system moves in, likely producing snow showers south, although models do disagree on how much precipitation is possible for the northern 2/3 of the state. 

    While snow is looking likely along the Ohio River, the forecast could trend farther north in the coming days.

     

    What precipitation we do see looks to be largely gone by late Saturday morning, and from there we’ll dry out for Sunday.

    Temperatures also start to climb a bit for the second half of the weekend, with many hgihs bak in the 40s, and even warmer air returns to the forecast early next week. 

     

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  • Israel-Hamas war: Latest updates

    Israel-Hamas war: Latest updates

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    Get the latest updates on the war between Israel and Hamas.

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  • Meteorologist or imposter: Probing groundhogs’ precision

    Meteorologist or imposter: Probing groundhogs’ precision

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    Are our rodent friends really as accurate as they think?

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  • Look for the Full Wolf Moon this week

    Look for the Full Wolf Moon this week

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    The Full Wolf Moon rises high in our January sky this week.

    What You Need To Know

    • The January full moon’s common nickname is the Wolf Moon

    • It’ll turn truly full on Thursday

    • The moon rises high during the winter, similar to the summer sun

    • The constellation Gemini appears near this full moon



    The moon will become fullest at 12:54 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 25. While it’ll be below our horizon then, don’t worry–it appears full for a couple nights before and after the time it’s truly full.

    Native Americans’ names for this full moon include the Great Spirit Moon, Ice Moon and the wonderfully descriptive Someone’s Ears are Freezing Moon.

    If those cold weather themes have you yearning for summer, this little nugget may help. Because the full moon resides roughly opposite the sun, it rises high in the winter since the sun’s highest point is relatively low. So, when you look at this month’s full moon, its path is similar to what the sun’s will be in July.

    Simulated sky the evening of Thursday, Jan. 25. (Stellarium)

    While you’re out, you’ll have no trouble finding a couple other night sights. The full moon will appear near the stars Pollux and Castor, which are the heads of the twins of the constellation Gemini. And toward the north, you’ll see the Big Dipper and Little Dipper.

    Since it’s still early in the year, now’s a good time to make note of 2024’s astronomical events.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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  • Look fast! A brief meteor shower peaks early Thursday morning

    Look fast! A brief meteor shower peaks early Thursday morning

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    The new year starts with the Quadrantid meteor shower. But don’t blink, or you might miss it.

    What You Need To Know

    • Astronomers named the Quadrantids after a former constellation

    • They have a very short peak

    • The peak falls early Thursday morning

    • Moonlight will obscure the fainter meteors



    The Quadrantids aren’t one of the more well-known meteor showers, but they can still bring a decent number of meteors… if you’re looking at the right time.

    Most meteor showers have a peak that lasts a couple of days, but the Quadrantids’ shower is much shorter. It should peak within a few hours of 4 a.m. Eastern Time Thursday morning, according to Sky & Telescope.

    NASA says the Quadrantids produce roughly 120 meteors per hour in perfect conditions, although that can vary quite a bit. And this year won’t have ideal conditions even if you get away from city lights, thanks to a half-full moon hanging in the southeastern sky during the peak.

    If you give it a shot, let your eyes adjust to the dark sky for at least 15 minutes and try to shield the moon from view. The American Meteor Society recommends looking north. Even if moonlight washes out the fainter meteors, you might catch a bright fireball meteor as relatively larger particles burn up in the atmosphere.

    The Quadrantids are unusual, like December’s Geminids, because they come as the Earth passes through the debris of an asteroid, rather than a comet. The name itself is also unusual; it’s from the constellation “Quadrans Muralis,” which didn’t make the cut in 1922’s official, modern list of constellations.

    An image of an etching of an astronomical chart of constellations, showing a quadrant–Quadrans Muralis–above Bootes the Ploughman. Also shown are the dogs Asterion and Chara and the hair of Berenice. (Library of Congress)

    The next noteworthy meteor shower is the Lyrids in April. Unfortunately, the moon will be nearly full for that show.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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