Severe Storm Threat in Central Ohio | Columbus News

Severe thunderstorms are barreling through central Ohio, with wind gusts up to 75 mph threatening widespread damage — and officials warn this could escalate into a derecho, the rare, straight-line wind storm that tore through the state back in 2012. Power outages loom as falling trees and branches take down lines, with AEP urging residents to brace for disruptions. Hail and heavy rain add to the danger, and with the storm moving south, the focus remains on immediate protection as winds and power failures could strike hard across the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0966d6ec026aee4e