National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed more tornados spawned from the Aug. 11 storms that battered central Ohio. The storms caused widespread damage across multiple areas of Columbus and its suburbs.

A preliminary finding by the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado hit the south side of Columbus on Tuesday. There was no watch or warning issued.

Mayor Andrew Ginther declared an emergency Wednesday after severe storms damaged several Columbus neighborhoods Tuesday.

Among the major damage reported in the area, a tree crushed a camper off East Morrill Avenue on Columbus' south side.

The National Weather Service says the metro Columbus area has received between 2 to 3.5 inches so far Wednesday.

Maps released Thursday estimate 8 to 12 inches of snow in the Columbus area. The storm is set to hit Saturday afternoon and continue to Sunday afternoon.

An Ohio meteorologist fired by the Trump administration's cutbacks worries about the accuracy of weather forecasts and the ability to keep communities safe during severe weather.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for central Ohio from Sunday June 22 through Tuesday June 24.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington says 74 tornadoes touched down in Ohio between January and the end of September, which caused almost $22 million in property damage around the state.

Precipitation for September is down more than an inch, and by more than six inches for the year.