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.
Weather in Junction City, OH
Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 43748

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Active alerts
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Flooding has been reported in the city of Crooksville. Between 3.0 and 5.0 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
* 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.
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 230 PM EDT. * At 946 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Between 4 and 6 inches of rain fell from overnight thunderstorms which resulted in flooding of numerous structures, vehicles, and roads. This is a dangerous situation. This additional rainfall will exacerbate the ongoing flooding and impact ongoing recovery efforts, particularly in the town of Crooskville. Responding officials and residents should prepare to move to higher ground. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City.
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 312 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville, Malta, Corning, Stockport, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Eagleport, Burr Oak State Park and Hackney. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 66°F with winds near 9 mph.
79°F, 11% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.
Current temperature is 66°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 86%.
UV index is 2.
Junction City weather today
Mist and 66°F in Junction City, OH. Today's high is 84°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Junction City
Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 08:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 81°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 91%.