Local weather forecast

Weather in West Jefferson, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 43162

Patchy rain nearby
Now79°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low93° / 69°
Rain chance79%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 5:29AM EDT until August 11 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio... * Until 830 AM EDT. * At 529 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Columbus, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Logan, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Baltimore, Bremen, Minerva Park, Millersport, Pleasantville and Hide-A-Way Hills.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby79°35% rain
12 PMSunny85°8% rain
1 PMSunny89°6% rain
2 PMSunny92°4% rain
3 PMSunny93°5% rain
4 PMSunny93°4% rain
5 PMSunny89°4% rain
6 PMModerate rain at times71°81% rain
7 PMModerate or heavy rain shower75°70% rain
8 PMModerate or heavy rain shower70°67% rain
9 PMModerate rain at times69°88% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby69°86% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
93° 69°Sunny
Rain 79%Gust 27 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
78° 64°Mist
Rain 88%Gust 12 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
82° 64°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 40%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like83°F
Humidity82%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SSW
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:41 AM
Sunset08:35 PM
Moonrise04:41 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 88% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 83°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

85°F, 8% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 79°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

West Jefferson weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 79°F in West Jefferson, OH. Today's high is 93°F with a 79% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in West Jefferson

Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 08:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 78°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.

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