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Upper Arlington police cruiser struck by falling tree during storm

Upper Arlington police cruiser struck by falling tree during storm

An Upper Arlington police officer had a close encounter with Mother Nature Aug. 11 when a tree fell on their cruiser.
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Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. Mike DeWine is giving an update on storm damage at the Ohio Emergency Operations Center in Columbus on Aug. 11.
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National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

National Weather Service suspects a tornado hit Columbus Aug. 11

The peak winds reached 82 miles per hour and led to overturned cars, downed trees and building damage.
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Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

Time is nearly up. Here's when kids go back to school in central Ohio

For most central Ohio students, parents and teachers, it is now the twilight of summer vacation. See when kids head back to class.
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Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Strong storms hit Columbus and Central Ohio on Aug. 11. Was it a tornado? Here's how the National Weather Service confirms them.
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Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

Flash flood warning issued for Franklin County

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.
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City and state officials sent home early to clear downtown Columbus

City and state officials sent home early to clear downtown Columbus

By clearing the downtown area, city officials hope to let first responders put more focus on neighborhoods.
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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio
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Central Ohio power outages hit more than 100,000 as storms roll through

Central Ohio power outages hit more than 100,000 as storms roll through

Depending on how the storms continue, some Ohioans may not have power back until Aug. 12.
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Central Ohio under flash flood warning, several rounds of storms coming

Central Ohio under flash flood warning, several rounds of storms coming

Several rounds of thunderstorms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds and possibly tornadoes to central Ohio and nearby areas Aug. 11-12.
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Powerful storms blow out front window at Columbus brewery

Powerful storms blow out front window at Columbus brewery

Severe storms that swept through central Ohio blew out the front window at Derive Brewing, forcing the business to temporarily close.
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Video shows wind lifting car from road on I-71 in Columbus

Video shows wind lifting car from road on I-71 in Columbus

The video shows a vehicle on I-71 near Weber Road becoming airborne before overturning as severe wind ripped through Columbus