When strong storms are more likely to hit central Ohio

Central Ohio Weather and Radar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An unseasonably warm and humid air mass will settle in over Ohio through Friday night, providing fuel for a few strong to severe thunderstorms, before a cold front brings in cooler and drier weather in time for the weekend.

Thursday afternoon will be relatively quiet due to a strong "cap" on the atmosphere, which refers to a layer of very warm, dry air from the southwest keeping things in check. However, a lid can...