Local weather forecast

Weather in Wellston, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 45692

Sunny
Now68°F

Sunny

High / Low92° / 70°
Rain chance80%
Wind8 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 11:21AM EDT until August 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1121 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. This area received between 2 to 4 inches from thunderstorms overnight and is particularly vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Athens, Belpre, Nelsonville, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State Park, Washington, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Stroud Run State Park, The Plains and Little Hocking.

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.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 10:13AM EDT until August 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON MEIGS PERRY VINTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATHENS, CROOKSVILLE, GALLIPOLIS, HAMDEN, JACKSON, MCARTHUR, NEW LEXINGTON, OAK HILL, POMEROY, SOMERSET, AND WELLSTON.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 10:50AM EDT until August 11 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* 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.

Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:57AM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... East central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... North central Cabell County in central West Virginia... * Until 1230 PM EDT. * At 1156 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of Rio Grande, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Gallipolis around 1200 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Southside, Gage, Green Bottom, Gallopolis Ferry, Ashton, and Crown City.

Safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 12:11PM EDT until August 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... North Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Roane County in central West Virginia... Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Mason County in western West Virginia... Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1211 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Parts of the warned area received between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall from overnight thunderstorms and is particularly vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Point Pleasant, Ripley, Pomeroy, Racine, Ravenswood, Sissonville, New Haven, Mason, Kenna, Sandyville, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Henderson, Leon, Cheshire, Evans, Given, Fairplain and Cottageville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 115 and 151. Interstate 79 between mile markers 15 and 18.

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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny68°21% rain
3 PMSunny92°4% rain
4 PMSunny90°5% rain
5 PMSunny91°5% rain
6 PMModerate rain at times85°55% rain
7 PMHeavy rain at times72°84% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby71°81% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby71°27% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby71°68% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby70°85% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby69°48% rain
1 AMFog68°43% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
92° 70°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Light rain shower
89° 65°Light rain shower
Rain 88%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
86° 66°Fog
Rain 84%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like68°F
Humidity100%
Pressure30.02 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind8 mph SW
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:39 AM
Sunset08:30 PM
Moonrise04:41 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 68°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

90°F, 5% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Wellston weather today

Sunny and 68°F in Wellston, OH. Today's high is 92°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wellston

Sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 08:30 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 89°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.

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