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March 2024 Climate Summary. Very warm…again

Regional Climate Summary – March 2024>>>

March 14, 2024 — Severe Weather and Tornadoes>>>

March continued the theme of 2024 with much above normal temperatures and precipitation that was slightly below normal. There was no measurable snowfall during the month. A tornado outbreak on March 14 produced 7 tornadoes, one in Kentucky and six in Ohio Within the Wilmington forecast area. By the month’s end Ohio led the nation in 2024 tornadoes.

March 4

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February 2024 Weather Summary. Very warm and very dry.

February was extraordinarily warm and dry. The average temperature was a 9.5 degree Fahrenheit departure above the 30 year average and was actually a half degree above the March average. Rainfall was just a third of normal. The effect of this very dry regime was mitigated by the fact that January liquid precipitation was well above normal and by the end of February the departure for the year remained 1.55 inch above normal. Only one day in February had measurable snow with 2.6 inches falling on the 16th. With snow cover in place, the low for the month was 14F on the 18th, just before a return to very warm temperatures.

February 16th Snow Event>>>

Tornado confirmed near Blacklick/Jersey, OH (Franklin/Licking Counties)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Riverside, OH (Montgomery/Greene Counties)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Springfield, OH (Clark County)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Hilliard, OH (Franklin County)>>>

Tornado confirmed east of London, OH (EF1)>>>

Tornado confirmed west of Darbydale, OH (EF0)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Harrisburg, OH (EF0)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Groveport, OH (EF0)>>>

Tornado confirmed near Jersey, OH (EF2)>>>