High Wind Warning Issued for Central Ohio and Indiana

A strong low-pressure system is expected to move across central Ohio and Indiana, creating conditions for strong winds. Forecast models indicate gusts of 50-60+ mph are possible. The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for other parts of Ohio and Indiana, urging residents to take the warnings seriously. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially cautious due to the risk of crosswinds. In Indianapolis, those attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade should prepare for wind gusts over 40 mph.

Sunday's forecast includes a surge in temperatures into the 70s, potentially fueling severe storms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. A dramatic temperature plunge is expected behind the storms, with temperatures dropping from the 70s on Sunday afternoon to the 20s on Monday morning. This could lead to wind-whipped snow and slick travel conditions.

The week concludes with a return to winter-like conditions, with wind chills near 0° on Tuesday morning.

Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Madison, and Union counties in central Ohio, and roughly half of Indiana are under a high wind warning.

Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially cautious due to the risk of strong crosswinds.

Temperatures will surge into the 70s, potentially fueling a line of strong to severe storms later in the day.

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