Tornado Outbreak of March 14th, 2022

On March 14th, 2022 a tornado outbreak affected portions of the Midwest.

Synopsis
On March 9th, the SPC noted the possibility of a severe weather outbreak occurring on March 14th. On March 12th the SPC issued a day 3 slight risk for portions of Central Ohio. The Next day the SPC issued a day 2 Enhanced risk of severe weather with the main concern being tornadoes some of which could be strong, for the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area. On March 14th the SPC issued a high risk of severe weather for Central Ohio. A 30% significant tornado risk was issued for the areas in and around Columbus, Ohio. An Upper-Level Low was situated near Chicago, Illinois, a cold front was situated near Mansfield, Ohio. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico moved behind the cold front. High Amounts of shear and lift were present. CAPE values were around 4,000 J/kg. At 16:30 UTC SPC issued a 45% significant tornado risk for all of Franklin County and portions of Pickaway, Delaware, Union, Madison, and Fairfield  Counties. At 17:45 UTC the SPC issued a PDS tornado watch for Central Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio
2022 Columbus, Ohio tornado