Pickaway County • June 18, 2025
Good morning, Pickaway County. Mother Nature is flexing her muscles again as central Ohio braces for potentially severe weather this evening. A Level 2 threat brings the possibility of damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes after 6 p.m. Wednesday. While the afternoon promises sunshine, that increasingly humid air is setting the stage for a dramatic evening. Residents should stay weather-aware and have those shelter plans ready if warnings sound.
In other local news, a sobering reminder about pedestrian safety comes after a 36-year-old woman sustained serious injuries when attempting to cross South Court Street outside of designated crossing zones. Meanwhile, music lovers have plenty to celebrate with an impressive summer concert lineup taking shape for 2025, featuring everything from Phish and Slipknot to free performances by Nelly and T-Pain β truly offering something for every musical taste in the region.
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πΆββοΈ Pedestrian seriously injured after running across street in no-crossing zone. The incident occurred on June 9, 2025, at the intersection of South Court St. and Crites in Circleville, Ohio, when a 23-year-old driver struck a 36-year-old woman with her GMC Terrain. Authorities determined the pedestrian was at fault after she admitted attempting to run across the roadway after looking both ways. The injured woman was transported to Grant Hospital with serious injuries, while the driver, who was neither distracted nor impaired, faces no charges for the accident.
πͺοΈ Severe storms threaten central Ohio with damaging winds and hail. A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Wednesday evening as a storm system moves into the Columbus area. The Level 2 threat includes potential for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes, with storms expected mainly after 6 p.m. Afternoon conditions will be mostly sunny but increasingly humid, creating favorable conditions for severe weather development. Residents are advised to follow safety protocols including seeking appropriate shelter if warnings are issued.
π΅ Columbus gears up for a sizzling summer of music in 2025. The lineup features rock legends Phish, Creed, and Foreigner alongside metal heavyweights Slipknot at the INKcarceration festival. Hip-hop fans can catch free performances by Nelly at Columbus Commons and T-Pain at the Ohio State Fair. Other notable acts include Grammy winner Vince Gill, indie pop group AJR, acrobatic singer Benson Boone, and comedy legend "Weird Al" Yankovic, offering something for music lovers of all tastes.
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