The episode opens with Aaron Jolly announcing multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Ohio this Saturday morning. There are 18 active alerts covering rivers and low-lying areas throughout the state. Emergency management officials urge residents near waterways to stay alert and follow evacuation orders where issued. Temperatures bottomed out at 29 degrees around 7 a.m. and will climb into the upper 30s by noon. By 6 p.m., temperatures are expected to reach 46 degrees. The good news is conditions will stay dry through the next 24 hours, giving saturated ground a chance to absorb excess water. Winds will shift from northwest to north around 10 a.m., keeping a chilly feel despite sunshine. Central Ohio continues dealing with significant flooding along the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Several roads remain closed in Franklin and Delaware counties due to this flooding. Northeast Ohio faces similar challenges, particularly around the Cuyahoga River Valley where water levels remain well above flood stage. Southwest Ohio isn't escaping the flooding either. Communities along the Little Miami River from Warren County down through Clermont County should expect high water to persist. Many secondary roads are expected to continue being flooded through the weekend. If planning to travel today, listeners should check road conditions before heading out as many secondary roads remain impassable due to standing water. Children and pets should be kept away from swollen creeks and drainage areas where swift currents pose serious dangers. Anyone with basements in flood-prone areas should continue running sump pumps and move valuables to higher floors. The episode concludes by advising that this isn't the weekend for riverside activities.
