Favorable weather helps draw crowds to Allen County Fair

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Mother Nature has been kind to the Allen County Fair, and fair officials hope the favorable weather continues through the final night of the event Saturday. The weather has been ideal throughout fair week, with packed midways on most evenings as families play games, ride rides...

First Alert Forecast: Tracking evening storms, quieter end to the week

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - **11:24 PM Update: No severe weather risk remains across the area! All clear :) A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect through at least 8 pm due to an advancing cold front into the Great Lakes Region. The severe risk is lower today than it looked yesterday, which includes less atmospheric spin for tornadoes. Nonetheless, an isolated wind gust in excess of 50 mph, as well as a brief tornado, remain possibilities until the front clears the area.

Strong/severe storms possible Wednesday

Ohio counties seek federal aid following August tornado, flood damage

At least five Miami Valley counties are waiting to see if they’ll qualify to get help from FEMA as people clean up storm damage from this month’s severe weather.

Chilly Fall Like Lows Prompt Statewide Pumpkin Spice Alerts Across Indiana Including Indianapolis Fort Wayne Gary and Evansville This Evening

INDIANA — Chilly fall-like temperatures across Indiana have prompted a statewide round of Pumpkin Spice Alerts, with warnings and watches issued due to the cooler air moving into the region tonight. The alerts, valid through Monday morning, highlight lows expected across much of the state as the pattern shifts toward a more autumn-like feel.

10 Years Ago: Ohio's first 'Tornado Emergency' with disaster narrowly averted

On August 24, 2016, northwest Ohio experienced a rare tornado outbreak with 22 tornadoes touching down, including a dangerous storm that prompted a Tornado Emergency for the city of Napoleon. Ten years ago today, northwest Ohio experienced one of the more remarkable and somewhat unexpected tornado outbreaks in recent history....

Fort Wayne South Bend and Gary Indiana Face the Nation Highest Tornado Risk Wednesday as Cold Front Sparks Possible Supercells

INDIANA — The most likely place in the USA to see a tornado Wednesday is around Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Gary, Indiana, according to the latest Day 2 outlook from the Storm Prediction Center. A cold front pushing through the western Great Lakes could spin up a supercell or two out ahead of it, placing this area at a Level 2 tornado risk.

FORECAST: Quiet, then storms moving in for some counties

CLEVELAND (WJW) – A bit warmer, but still comfortable tonight with most places falling into the mid to upper 50s. A few clouds around. Nice and quiet start to the day Wednesday. Partly cloudy skies will take us through the day on Wednesday. Humidity levels are tolerable. A few...

Crop Conditions Hold Strong Despite Excessive Moisture

Things are going pretty well here, and the good news is we’re harvesting tomatoes, and it’s not muddy. I can’t really say there’s much bad to report. Overall, we’re doing all right. In the last two weeks, we probably received somewhere between 4 and 5...

Meteorologist Stephen Puglisi's Monday AM Forecast 8/24/26

Fairgoers this week will be treated to fantastic weather all week long! Today should feature highs in the lower to middle 70s with partly to mostly sunny skies, and there's plenty more where that came from! In fact, the entire duration of the fair looks to feature very comfortable chances and very limited chances of rain. There is, however, one day where a brief shower or storm is possible. Find out which one in the forecast!

First Alert Weather Day issued for severe storm potential Wednesday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’ve issued a First Alert Weather Day for the second half of the day Wednesday due to an incoming cold front that could bring scattered severe thunderstorms to the area. Though confidence is low in severe weather occurring, there will be enough instability and...

Logan County EMA collecting flood damage reports

The Logan County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to report flood damage following severe storms and flooding that began August 11 and continued through this week. Residents who experienced flood damage to their homes are being asked to submit a damage report and photos through the Logan County EMA’s...

Lakeside Park residents seek solutions after floods

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WDTN) – As the Miami Valley recovers from the nonstop rain, people in Wapakoneta are also dealing with flooding and the mess it left behind. In the early morning, water levels rose to nearly two cinderblocks in Pusheta Township, tearing the pinning from a mobile home at Lakeside Park. According to Troy Anderson, […]

Rain causes flooding in Fort Loramie and forces campground evacuations

Shelby County officials report flood damage and road closures at Lake Loramie State Park after heavy rains.

Marion, Ohio Weather: Mostly sunny Monday and Tuesday, storm chances return Thursday

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County will see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Monday and Tuesday, followed by warmer temperatures Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening before mostly sunny conditions return Friday. According to the National Weather...

Residents battle rising water in Bellefontaine basements

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WDTN) – Continued rainfall is causing big problems across the northern Miami Valley, impacting the roads people drive every day, their jobs, and, unfortunately, even their homes. After a week of storms, another blew through Logan County, flooding people’s basements and leaving residents tired of the constant...

City of Bellefontaine responds to significant flooding

The following is a press release from the City of Bellefontaine Service-Safety Director Wes Dodds:. The City of Bellefontaine experienced significant flooding Wednesday evening following an estimated 4–5 inches of rainfall over approximately three hours. Numerous areas throughout the City were impacted, and City crews continue to respond to...

Sidney actives emergency flood action plan

The City of Sidney has activated its emergency flood action plan as high waters have been reported throughout the Miami Valley Thursday. Authorities say that the Flood Action Plan was activated at 1:25 a.m. after the Great Miami River rose to a level exceeding 10.5 feet. City staff are taking measures to address the flooding. […]

LIVE UPDATES: Flooding seen in parts of the Miami Valley; multiple counties under watch

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — There are several counties under a flood warning for the early part of Thursday morning. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has listed multiple area counties under a flood warning this Thursday, including:. Auglaize County, until 3:15 p.m. Logan County, until 4 p.m. Greene and...

Third flood in 3 weeks leaves Bellefontaine residents facing costly repairs

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding across a Bellefontaine neighborhood after recent rain left the ground saturated.