Weather

Temperatures this week will reach highs in the mid-90s with a heat index well over 100 degrees. Such extreme heat increases risk for heat-related illnesses.

Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service.

This year, the state has had intense weather with the warmest recorded April in Ohio's history. Now, May has brought downpours and probable issues for farmers.

Safety officials say it is important for all Ohioans to have a plan for weathering a storm in place before they need it.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom around 11 p.m. Sunday. Two men who were at the Railhouse Bar in the East Market then noticed that the roof was on fire.

Water main breaks from German Village to Clintonville to the Hilltop area on the west side have had city crews with heavy duty construction equipment removing several inches of ice from residential streets.

Ohio Department of Transportation spokesperson Matt Bruning said Thursday the biggest issue is how cold it will be in addition to the snowfall.

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.

Officials are encouraging drivers to navigate the roads with caution as a winter storm moves through the area.

A network of new, high-tech weather monitoring stations could improve forecasts and emergency response in Ohio.