UPDATE: While it may not be a guarantee, we have a chance to still see the northern lights tonight! Here are a few key pointers for you as we go through tonight. We are monitoring things to see if the chances will ultimately increase or not.
If you have a smartphone, check out our tips on the right to get the best images possible should we see them! These are also good for general pictures of the night sky! – 8:23 PM 9/1/2025
We have not used the muggy meter in a bit, but that’s because it has felt just awesome lately! Expect a bit of moisture to slug in by Thursday as a cold front sweeps through with some shower activity. This may make it feel just a bit muggy, but then we are right back to the awesome sauce by Friday and the weekend! – 6:00 PM 9/1/25 #fblifestyle
NEW: Earthquake occurred near Springboro, OH on Sunday morning just after 11am! Was rated as a 2.5 magnitude quake. There have been no official reports of this being felt by anyone according to the USGS. Also, these lower end quakes are often not felt.
– 10:48 AM 9/1/25
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GRILLING: Firing up the grill today? If so, what’s on the menu at your place? Great weather all around Ohio to do that this afternoon or evening! – 12:00 PM 9/1/25
DROUGHT MONITOR: We officially have a couple small pockets of “Moderate Drought” conditions in Ohio. These are focused near Toledo and Portsmouth. The “Abnormally Dry” conditions nearly doubled from last week.
This is based on data from August 19-26, which means this is a bit behind. But, the weekly update is tabulated based on the prior week’s data. This is put together by many people, including the USDA and NOAA. So, when the new update comes out this week on September 4, it will include data from August 26-September 2.
We have some rain in store this week, but we will turn dry again behind a cold front. Let’s hope we start to turn wetter by mid-September! – 10:30 AM 9/1/25 #fblifestyle
TODAY: We have some great weather on tap today with highs ranging from the middle 70s to the lower 80s. It will feel fantastic with plentiful sunshine all day long! – 9:00 AM 9/1/25
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Good morning, Ohio! Here is a look at the current temperatures to get your day started. Track the latest for free in our Ohio News & Weather app. Make it a great day! – 7:10 AM 9/1/25
AURORA CHANCE: It has been quite a while since we chatted about the chance to see the northern lights, but we have a chance Monday night into Tuesday. A Geomagnetic storm resulting from a coronal mass ejection is expected to arrive at Earth tomorrow. The current forecast would suggest only photographic visibility is possible here, but if the storm comes in any stronger it could enhance our chances!
A few friendly reminders for you:
1. Space Weather – It is is EXTREMELY fickle. While we may have an estimated time frame, these storms do not follow a schedule. The speed and intensity will dictate what happens.
2. K-Index – This is NOT the only tool you should refer to! So many times we hear that “K-Index = the gospel” and that is simply not true. It can be a guide, but we also have to watch proton levels and solar winds. So, be careful of what you see!
3. Photography – Remember, put yourself away from city lights! Find a dark spot with a clear view of the northern horizon! This will help when combined with your long exposure/night mode setting on cameras to capture the colors. Our eyes are not able to see the full color during photographic auroras, thus the need for cameras. Your smartphones can work too, especially newer models! Turn up the exposure and allow for the night mode setting to be turned on.
Let’s see how this comes together over the next 24 hours! A faster or slower arrival of the storm could alter the viewing changes significantly. The sun is over 90 million miles away, so modeling is tricky and can be inconsistent. Imagine trying to track a thunderstorm down to an exact science from that far away moving at a variable speed. It’s tricky! – 5:30 PM 8/31/25
HEADLINES: Here is a look at what we will be tracking for you this week! Is your lawn or garden in need of some rain? – 3:30 PM 8/31/25
