OHIO — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Columbus, Ohio, with strong rotation detected by radar as this storm moves east at 25 mph. Possible brief tornado touchdowns are possible as the radar-indicated tornado threat continues moving through the metro area, with the warning set to expire at 10:15 p.m.

Warning Polygon Covers Central Columbus and Eastern Suburbs

The Tornado Warning polygon, issued at 9:41 p.m. and updated at 9:45 p.m., stretches across central Columbus, including West Columbus, Upper Arlington, and Grove City, extending east through Reynoldsburg, Brice, and toward Pickerington and Canal Winchester.

Radar shows an intense core of storm activity, with deep red and embedded purple returns concentrated directly over the Columbus metro area, reflecting the strength of the storm responsible for the radar-indicated rotation.

Radar Confirms Rotation With No Hail Currently Reported

The warning specifically identifies the tornado threat as radar indicated, meaning rotation consistent with tornado potential has been detected by Doppler radar rather than a confirmed visual sighting. Hail associated with this warning is currently listed at 0.00 inches.

This radar-indicated designation means the primary basis for the warning comes from velocity data showing rotation within the storm, prompting the National Weather Service to issue the warning out of caution for possible brief tornado touchdowns.

Storm Continues Moving East at Twenty Five MPH

With the storm moving east at 25 mph, communities in the path ahead of the current warned area, including Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, and Canal Winchester, should prepare for the storm’s continued approach as it tracks through the region before the warning expires.

This steady eastward movement gives affected communities some lead time to seek shelter as the radar-indicated rotation continues tracking through the Columbus metro area and into the eastern suburbs.

Warning Remains in Effect Until 10:15 PM

The Tornado Warning for the Columbus area remains in effect until 10:15 p.m., giving residents roughly 30 minutes from the initial warning time to take appropriate shelter precautions as the storm continues its eastward track.

Residents throughout Columbus and the surrounding communities, including Grove City, Reynoldsburg, and Pickerington, are urged to seek shelter immediately and monitor local alerts until the warning expires or is allowed to lapse.