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Debby’s remnants hit DMV LIVE updates: Tornado Watches for entire area; Flash Flood Warnings issued

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Debby’s remnants hit DMV LIVE updates: Tornado Watches for entire area; Flash Flood Warnings issued


7AM UPDATE

TORNADO WATCHES are in effect for the entire DMV and FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS are in place for parts of the region on Friday as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds.

TORNADO WATCH FOR:

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

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ANNE ARUNDEL         BALTIMORE           CALVERT
CAROLINE             CARROLL             CECIL
CHARLES              DORCHESTER          FREDERICK
HARFORD              HOWARD              KENT
MONTGOMERY           PRINCE GEORGES      QUEEN ANNE`S
SOMERSET             ST. MARYS           TALBOT
WICOMICO             WORCESTER

MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

BALTIMORE CITY

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VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ACCOMACK             ARLINGTON           CAROLINE
ESSEX                FAIRFAX             FAUQUIER
KING AND QUEEN       KING GEORGE         KING WILLIAM
LANCASTER            LOUDOUN             MIDDLESEX
NORTHUMBERLAND       PRINCE WILLIAM      RICHMOND
SPOTSYLVANIA         STAFFORD            WESTMORELAND

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VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

ALEXANDRIA           FAIRFAX             FALLS CHURCH
FREDERICKSBURG       MANASSAS            MANASSAS PARK

ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE

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DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE

DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE

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CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD

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CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA

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TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD

TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD

TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA

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PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR

CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD

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EASTERN BAY

CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER

PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD

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TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA

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RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT

DELAWARE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

KENT                 NEW CASTLE          SUSSEX

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PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAMS                BERKS               BRADFORD
BUCKS                CARBON              CHESTER
COLUMBIA             CUMBERLAND          DAUPHIN
DELAWARE             JUNIATA             LACKAWANNA
LANCASTER            LEBANON             LEHIGH
LUZERNE              LYCOMING            MONROE
MONTGOMERY           MONTOUR             NORTHAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND       PERRY               PHILADELPHIA
PIKE                 SCHUYLKILL          SNYDER
SULLIVAN             SUSQUEHANNA         UNION
WAYNE                WYOMING             YORK

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645AM UPDATE

Tornado Warnings for all parts of DMV have expired. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

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* Flash Flood Warning for…
 Northwestern District of Columbia…
 South Central Montgomery County in central Maryland…
 Arlington County in northern Virginia…
 Northeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
 The Western City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…
 The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia…

* Until 945 AM EDT.

* At 637 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
 heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
 has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
 Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
 warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
 shortly.

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 HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

 SOURCE…Radar.

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 IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
          areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
          other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
 Arlington…                       Alexandria…
 Bethesda…                        Annandale…
 Springfield…                     Vienna…
 Groveton…                        Falls Church…
 Mantua…                          Fort Belvoir…
 Pimmit Hills…                    Mclean…
 American Legion Bridge…          Rosslyn…
 Potomac…                         Burke…
 Oakton…                          Lincolnia…
 Tysons Corner…                   Franconia…

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

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640AM UPDATE

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Warnings for parts of Maryland and Virginia as the remnants of Debby hit the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions with heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds. 

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FAIRFAX  AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA…

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At 639 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over I395 and I495 Interchange, or over Springfield,
moving north at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

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IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
        debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
        Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
        homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near…
 Annandale around 645 AM EDT.

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Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Springfield, Hayfield, and West Springfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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630AM UPDATE

VIRGINIA TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Tornado Warning for…
 Southern Arlington County in northern Virginia…
 Southeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
 East central Prince William County in northern Virginia…
 The southwestern City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…

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* Until 645 AM EDT.

* At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
 was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 55 mph.

 HAZARD…Tornado.

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 SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

 IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
          flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
          shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
          Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
          likely.

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* This dangerous storm will be near…
 Springfield, Groveton, Fort Belvoir, Woodbridge, Burke, Lorton,
 Franconia, Hybla Valley, and Newington around 625 AM EDT.
 Alexandria, Annandale, Huntington, Lincolnia, and I395 and I495
 Interchange around 630 AM EDT.
 Mantua around 635 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hayfield, North Springfield, Mount Vernon, West Springfield,
Ravensworth, Mason Neck, and Potomac Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

MARYLAND TORNADO WARNING

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHARLES COUNTY…

At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 45 mph.

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HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

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IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
        debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
        Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
        homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include…
Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Marbury, and Rison.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

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6AM UPDATE

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT FOR WEST

CENTRAL CHARLES COUNTY…

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At 602 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over Fairview Beach, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

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SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying

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         debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.

         Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile

         homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

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This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

west central Charles County, including the following locations…

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Nanjemoy.

Debby’s remnants hit DC live updates: Tornado Warning remains in effect 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest

floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a

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mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter

and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not

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wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!



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Snow totals across the DC, Maryland and Virginia region

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Snow totals across the DC, Maryland and Virginia region


Snow fell across the Washington, D.C., region this Sunday morning, and new snowfall reports from the National Weather Service show a wide range of totals across Maryland, Virginia and the District as the storm progresses.

Snowfall totals in the DMV area

The National Weather Service released spotter reports covering the past eight hours, showing steady accumulation across the mid-Atlantic.

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Slushy weather in Washington DC

Washington, D.C.

No official accumulation listed in the report, though snow is falling across the city.

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Maryland

Western Maryland:

  • Accident (Garrett County): 10.0 inches
  • Grantsville: 8.0 inches
  • Mount Savage: 2.8 inches

Baltimore region:

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  • Bentley Springs (Baltimore County): 4.0 inches
  • Woodstock: 3.3 inches
  • Glyndon: 3.0 inches
  • Rosedale: 2.5 inches
  • Owings Mills: 1.8 inches

Carroll County:

  • Westminster (various locations): 3.0–4.5 inches
  • Eldersburg: 4.0 inches
  • Montgomery County:
  • Damascus: 4.0 inches
  • Gaithersburg: 1.5 inches
  • Howard & Harford counties:
  • Dayton: 2.5 inches
  • Chrome Hill: 5.0 inches
  • Churchville: 2.5 inches
  • Cecil & Frederick counties:
  • Elkton: 2.5 inches
  • Ballenger Creek: 2.0 inches
  • New Market: 0.8 inches
  • Allegany County:
  • Potomac Park: 1.3 inches

Virginia

  • Winchester (Frederick County): 0.5 inches
  • Dulles International Airport: 0.5 inches
  • Leesburg: 0.1 inches
  • Elkton (Rockingham County): 0.5 inches

FOX Weather reports that millions along the I-95 corridor — including the D.C. metro — are experiencing accumulating snow and freezing temperatures as the storm continues to move through the region.

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By the numbers:

  • Highest snowfall so far: 10 inches in Accident, Maryland
  • Other significant totals: 8 inches in Grantsville, 5 inches in Chrome Hill, and 4–4.5 inches in Carroll and Montgomery counties
  • D.C. metro suburbs: Generally 1–4 inches depending on location
  • Northern Virginia: Mostly under an inch

What’s next:

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Snow continues across the region through the morning, with additional accumulation expected in some areas. Road conditions remain hazardous, and drivers are urged to use caution as crews continue treating highways and secondary roads.

The Source: This report is based on observed snowfall totals from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Public Information Statement.

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One OT not enough as Ohio State and West Virginia go to double overtime

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One OT not enough as Ohio State and West Virginia go to double overtime


CLEVELAND — For the third time since the 2019-20 season, Ohio State and West Virginia are squaring off on the home floor of the NBA’s Cavaliers.

It’s a chance for the Buckeyes to bounce back after an 88-80 loss to No. 13 Illinois on Dec. 9 and a game that coach Jake Diebler said will see them field a healthier roster.

“I think we’re resilient,” Diebler said Dec. 12. “We’re trying to play with that same urgency at a high level more consistently. We’re showing improvement in that. That’s what we’re fighting for is more possessions of high-level Ohio State basketball play.”

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Ohio State is 7-2 and West Virginia is 8-3. Follow along with all the game action at our Dispatch live blog below.

With 3:45 left in double overtime, Ohio State’s Devin Royal fouled Chance Moore on a drive and checked out with five fouls. Moore hit both free throws and it’s a 79-77 Mountaineers lead.

West Virginia got the final shot, but Honor Huff’s final drive was off the mark and the Buckeyes and Mountaineers are going to double overtime tied at 77. The first overtime featured five lead changes, and Ohio State’s Devin Royal missed a free throw with 23.2 seconds left that could’ve been the game-winning point.

John Mobley Jr. missed a 3-pointer, then drew a charge to negate West Virginia’s final drive with four seconds left and give the Buckeyes one final attempt. Bruce Thornton’s deep 3-pointer didn’t fall, and after trailing by 16 points Ohio State is going to overtime against West Virginia.

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John Mobley Jr.’s 3-point heave gave Ohio State a 68-66 lead with 1:03 left, but a West Virginia layup with 36.2 seconds remaining knotted the game at 68.

The Buckeyes have the ball with 24 seconds left after calling timeout with 17 on the shot clock.

The Buckeyes have strung together three consecutive defensive stops and will have possession after this under-4 timeout. West Virginia leads 63-59 with 3:30 to play.

It’s been a wild few minutes. The Buckeyes are on a 17-4 run to pull within 55-52, and they had a chance to tie the game as Bruce Thornton pulled up for a 3-pointer in transition. It came drastically short, and Thornton and Diebler were both calling out that contact was made, but no foul was called.

At the other end, West Virginia’s Brenen Lorient drew a touch foul on a drive to the basket, sending the teams into the under-8 timeout with 7:27 to play. After not getting the call at one end and then getting called for one at the other, Diebler immediately lit into the officials, who quickly assessed the technical.

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West Virginia led by as many as 16 points, but Ohio State has used a full-court press and some offensive aggression to pull within 55-50 with 8:51 to play. The Buckeyes have the ball.

It’s still a double-digit deficit for the Buckeyes, but freshman forward Amare Bynum has scored on the last two possessions and Ohio State is on a modest 6-0 run to pull within 51-41 as West Virginia has called timeout with 11:49 left.

The Buckeyes have strung together three consecutive defensive stops.

The Mountaineers have scored on five straight possessions, the last two of which have been on 3-pointers, and now lead by a game-high 16 points. It’s 51-35 with 14 minutes to play after Ohio State coach Jake Diebler called timeout and lit into his players in the huddle.

Ohio State’s inability to grab a loose ball has fed into this stretch. Down 45-35, Amare Bynum had an offensive rebound go off his hands. At the other end, the Mountaineers missed, but Christoph Tilly couldn’t corral the long rebound and it ended with a Honor Huff 3-pointer.

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The official stats are incorrect, but Buckeyes wing Devin Royal just went to the bench with 17:04 to play after picking up his fourth foul, three of which came during the first half.

West Virginia leads Ohio State 43-33 with 15:53 to play in the game as the Buckeyes have not been able to cut into the Mountaineers’ lead.

The next 20 minutes might be as impactful as any in Ohio State’s season. West Virginia outscored the Buckeyes 20-8 in the final 8:13 of the first half to take a 37-27 lead into the break at Rocket Arena.

The Mountaineers closed the half with a 3-pointer from Honor Huff, a prolific shooter who hadn’t gotten on the board until he was caught in the right corner, double-teamed and still heaved in a shot that found only net.

Nothing has gone right for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 2 for 12 from 3-point range, have multiple starters in foul trouble and can’t get stops. Ohio State led 19-17 but West Virginia scored on five straight possessions and seven of eight to steadily build its lead.

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After losing at Pitt on Nov. 28 and at home to No. 13 Illinois on Dec. 9, the Buckeyes’ early-season resume can’t afford a loss to a West Virginia team ranked No. 71 at KenPom.com.

Someone will have to get going offensively in the second half for the Buckeyes to have any chance of pulling off the comeback.

Taison Chatman’s 3-point play with 9:35 left in the first half gave the Buckeyes a 19-17 lead, but they would not score again until Devin Royal’s putback with 4:29 left. In between, the Mountaineers scored 11 straight points and built a 28-19 lead.

West Virginia scored on five straight possessions, the last two of which were wide-open 3-pointers, and leads 28-21 with 3:34 left in the first half.

The Buckeyes’ high-powered offense has largely been held in check through the early going. West Virginia and Ohio State are tied at 19 with 7:47 to play in the half.

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West Virginia is 0-3 when allowing an adjusted offensive efficiency of 95.7 points per 100 possessions or higher. Ohio State has been higher than that mark in all nine of its games so far.

The redshirt sophomore guard hadn’t seen game action since the Nov. 25 win against Mount St. Mary’s and was a healthy scratch in each of the last two games, but he subbed in near the midpoint of the first half against the Mountaineers and connected on a three-point play for his first points since that game.

For the first time since suffering an ankle injury at Pitt, John Mobley Jr. looks like himself again. He swished two free throws, breaking a stretch of going 2 for 8 from the line, and he’s buried two 3-pointers to give him 8 points.

Ohio State leads 16-14 with 10:27 left in the half. The have forced three West Virginia turnovers and are winning the rebounding battle 10-7.

Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps subbed in early and picked up a foul on consecutive defensive possessions, sending him back to the bench and bringing Colin White into the game.

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Ohio State leads 11-9 with 12:57 to play in the first.

Taking care of the the ball was emphasized as a major key for the Buckeyes leading into this game, but Ohio State has three turnovers on its first eight possessions and trails the Mountaineers 8-5 at the first media timeout.

Listen to the reaction to the introduction of the two teams.

Here are tonight’s starters:

Ohio State: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr., Devin Royal, Brandon Noel, Christoph Tilly

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West Virginia: Honor Huff, Jasper Floyd, Brenen Lorient, Treysen Eaglestaff, Harlan Obioha

A few minutes after Ohio took down St. Bonaventure 88-83 in overtime, Ohio State’s players are on the court with an expected tip time of 8:01 p.m.

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Dispatch writer Adam Jardy’s pregame thoughts for Ohio State-West Virginia

Columbus Dispatch men’s basketball beat writer Adam Jardy shares his pregame thoughts before Ohio State plays West Virginia in Cleveland’s Rocket Arena.

Ohio State’s game against West Virginia, as well as the Ohio-St. Bonaventure game currently being played as paert of the doubleheader, will only feature fans in the lower bowl of the arena. The upper section of Rocket Arena is covered by a black curtain.

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No surprises on the official availability report for Ohio State. Josh Ojianwuna remains out as he continues to recover from knee surgery, and Myles Herro is redshirting, but otherwise everyone is available.

Ohio State vs West Virginia score updates

This section will be updated when the game begins.

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET

The Ohio State vs West Virginia game starts at 8 p.m. from Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Livestream: ESPN+
  • Radio: WBNS-FM (97.1)

Ohio State vs. West Virginia will air nationally on ESPNU. John Schriffen and King McClure will call the game. Streaming options for the game include Sling, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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  • Series record: Ohio State leads, 10-8
  • Ohio State’s last win: Dec. 30, 2023 (78-75, OT, in Cleveland)
  • West Virginia’s last win: Dec. 29, 2019 (67-59, in Cleveland)

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 12

Spread: Ohio State by 3.5

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Over/under: 144.5

Moneyline: Ohio State (-190); West Virginia (+155)

Ohio State men’s basketball schedule

  • Oct. 26 – Ohio University (exhibition) W, 103-74 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 3 – IU Indy, W, 118-102 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 7 – Purdue Fort Wayne, W, 94-68 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 11 – Appalachian State, W 75-53 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 16 – Notre Dame, W 64-63 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 20 – Western Michigan W, 91-58 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 25 – Mount St. Mary’s W, 113-60 (takeaways)
  • Nov. 28 – at Pitt L, 67-66 (takeaways)
  • Dec. 6 – at Northwestern W, 86-82 (takeaways)
  • Dec. 9 – Illinois L, 88-80 (takeaways)
  • Dec. 13 – vs. West Virginia (Cleveland Hoops Showdown, Cleveland)
  • Dec. 20 – vs. North Carolina (CBS Sports Classic, Atlanta)
  • Dec. 23 – Grambling State
  • Jan. 2 – at Rutgers
  • Jan. 5 – Nebraska
  • Jan. 8 – at Oregon
  • Jan. 11 – at Washington
  • Jan. 17 – UCLA
  • Jan. 20 – Minnesota
  • Jan. 23 – at Michigan
  • Jan. 26 – Penn State
  • Jan. 31 – at Wisconsin
  • Feb. 5 – at Maryland
  • Feb. 8 – Michigan
  • Feb. 11 – USC
  • Feb. 14 – vs. Virginia (Nashville Hoops Showdown, Nashville)
  • Feb. 17 – Wisconsin
  • Feb. 22 – at Michigan State
  • Feb. 25 – at Iowa
  • March 1 – Purdue
  • March 4 – at Penn State
  • March 7 – Indiana

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat writer Adam Jardy can be reached at ajardy@dispatch.com, on Bluesky at @cdadamjardy.bsky.social or on Twitter at @AdamJardy.



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Snow expected tonight across DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecast, totals, winter weather alerts

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A quick-moving winter storm will likely bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to the D.C. region tonight, with slippery travel expected overnight into early Sunday as temperatures stay cold enough for snow to stick.

What we know:

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington, D.C., central and northern Maryland and northern Virginia from 8 p.m. tonight through 7 a.m. Sunday.

Forecasts call for:

  • 1 to 3 inches of snow for much of the Washington–Baltimore region
  • 4 to 5 inches possible in parts of Baltimore County and northeastern Maryland
  • A brief period of rain at the start in some spots before quickly changing to snow

Meteorologists say a narrow band of heavier snow could set up late tonight, briefly dropping visibility to less than half a mile and allowing snow to pile up faster.

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Snow totals and impacts

Once the precipitation turns fully to snow, travel may become slippery across the region.

Expected snowfall amounts:

  • D.C. metro: 1–3 inches
  • Montgomery and Prince George’s counties: 1–3 inches
  • Howard and Anne Arundel counties: 1–3 inches
  • Baltimore region: 2–4 inches, with isolated 5-inch totals
  • Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria): 1–3 inches

Temperatures fall into the upper 20s and low 30s, helping the snow accumulate on untreated roads, sidewalks and bridges.

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Why this storm matters

This system marks the first snow of the season that will actually stick for the D.C. area. The storm arrives as yet another blast of Arctic air drops into the Mid-Atlantic.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, the weakening of the polar vortex is allowing cold air to spill south, setting the stage for any moisture tonight to fall as snow.

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What’s next

Snow is expected to taper off by mid to late Sunday morning. A Gale Warning is also in effect for the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac starting Sunday morning, and wind chills near 0°F are possible late Sunday night into Monday.

Residents should monitor local forecasts and plan for slower travel overnight and early Sunday.

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The Source: This story is based on forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington and the FOX Forecast Center.

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