Timeline: When severe weather could arrive in central Ohio on Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio has seen plenty of showers and thunderstorms over the last several days in plenty of different rounds.
Approaching the end of this pattern is a cold front that will usher in a much more stable setup going into the weekend. This front is expected to bring with it another round of storms that may lean on the more potent side.
A line of strong to severe storms will approach the area late Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday.
The strength of these storms as they enter the state will be determined by how much instability is leftover in the environment. Given their time of arrival, this will lean on the lower side.
What makes the timing of these storms more concerning is the fact that many people may be asleep when they reach central Ohio. The Storm Prediction Center has most of Columbus and along the Interstate 71 corridor in a level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather.
The biggest threat with these storms will be from strong, damaging wind gusts. There is also the potential for some large hail as well as a small chance for an isolated tornado.
Storm Team 4 will continue to monitor this system and provide any updates to changes in the forecast.