THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO FRANKLIN PICKAWAY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CIRCLEVILLE AND DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Galena, OH
Updated 2026-08-11 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 43021
Now73°F
Sunny
High / Low87° / 68°
Rain chance83%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts
3Active alerts
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Licking County in central Ohio... Eastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1050 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport and Ashville.
Safety instructions
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO FAIRFIELD HOCKING LICKING THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF LANCASTER, LOGAN, NEWARK, AND PICKERINGTON.
Hourly
Next hours
Now73°11% rain
73°11% rain3 PM87°6% rain
87°6% rain4 PM
82°22% rain
82°22% rain5 PM
70°77% rain
70°77% rain6 PM71°85% rain
71°85% rain7 PM
75°57% rain
75°57% rain8 PM70°32% rain
70°32% rain9 PM
69°17% rain
69°17% rain10 PM
68°32% rain
68°32% rain11 PM68°18% rain
68°18% rain12 AM68°18% rain
68°18% rain1 AM
63°26% rain
63°26% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
87° 68°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 83%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
76° 62°Mist
Rain 88%Gust 8 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
82° 62°Partly Cloudy
Rain 24%Gust 6 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like77°F
Humidity78%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind11 mph SSW
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:39 AM
Sunset08:34 PM
Moonrise04:38 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 85% over the next 12 hours.
Light layers should work
It feels like 77°F with winds near 11 mph.
Best window: 2 PM
86°F, 7% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 73°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 85%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Galena weather today
Sunny and 73°F in Galena, OH. Today's high is 87°F with a 83% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Galena
Sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 76°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.
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