Taking it to the Streets

A low pressure area will move into the Ohio valley towards daybreak. Ahead of the low some precipitation will develop this
evening and temperatures will warm aloft. The precipitation should start as snow and will change or mix with freezing rain
and sleet. The precipitation will start decreasing by daybreak and temperatures will begin to warm above freezing.

Winter weather advisory in effect from 7 pm this evening to 6 am est Thursday

The National Weather Service in cleveland has issued a Winter Weather advisory for freezing rain and some sleet ..which is in effect from 7 pm this evening to 6 am est Thursday.

* Any ice accumulation will be under a tenth of an inch. snow and sleet accumulation will be an inch or less.

* The precipitation will develop rapidly this evening and then begin to decrease toward daybreak.

* Winds southeast under 10 mph.

* Snow and ice accumulation can make roads slick requiring lower speeds and greater distances between vehicles while driving.

* Temperatures in the lower 30s.

* Visibilities under 3 miles in snow but around 5 to 6 miles in freezing rain and sleet.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A winter weather advisory is normally issued for a variety of winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow, sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather is not anticipated. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further details or updates.

An area of low pressure will move up the Ohio Valley later today and tonight. Snow associated with this storm will spread from west to east across the local area this afternoon and evening. periods of moderate to heavy snow are expected tonight. The snow should quickly end from northwest to southeast late tonight and Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory which is in effect from 5 pm this afternoon to 9 am est Saturday.

* Accumulations…4 to 6 inches of snow. snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible for a few hours tonight.

* Timing…the snow will spread across the area late this afternoon and evening. the snow will continue tonight and is expected to quickly end saturday morning.

* Winds…east 5 to 10 mph.

* Impacts…snow accumulation can make roads slick…requiring lower speeds and greater distances between vehicles while driving.

* Temperatures…in the lower 20s.

* Visibilities…at times less than one quarter mile…especially this evening and overnight.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A winter weather advisory is normally issued for a variety of winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow, sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. wWhile the weather will be significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather is not anticipated. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio for further details or updates.

Windy conditions will develop Sunday after a cold frontal passage

A strong cold front will cross the area Sunday morning and afternoon. Winds will gust to at least 50 mph behind the front with sustained winds around 30 mph. Gusts may even be a little stronger at some locations over Northwest Ohio and along the Lake Erie shoreline.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a wind advisory…which is in effect from 9 am to 9 pm Sunday.

• Winds

• Will be southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

• Timing

• The strongest winds will be several hours after the cold frontal passage.

• Impacts

• Loose objects will be blown around and some limbs and even a few power lines could be knocked down.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further details or updates.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a frost advisory which is in effect tonight to 10 am Friday.

Areas of frost are likely overnight as skies partially clear and temperatures drop. Winds will be light. Frost will damage tender vegetation.

A frost advisory is issued when frost is expected to develop during the growing season. Those with agricultural interest in the warned area are advised to harvest or protect tender vegetation. Also, potted plants normally left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold.

Rain showers will continue across Northwest and North Central Ohio through early Thursday as low pressure moves slowly north across the area. Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening which may produce some moderate to locally heavy rain. A total of 2 to 3 inches of rain is possible in some areas by early Thursday. The location of the heaviest rain will depend on the exact track of the low and where locally heavy downpours occur.

The rain may cause flooding in low lying areas or places prone to flood. The rain could also push some rivers and streams into flood.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio for further details or updates.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a heat advisory…which is in effect until 8 pm this evening.

Temperature

The heat index will rise to between 100 and 104 this afternoon as unseasonably hot air moves into the area.

Impacts

People who must work or spend time outdoors today… and those sensitive to heat are at risk for developing heat illnesses.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A heat advisory means that a period of hot weather is expected. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency-call 911.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an excessive heat warning which is in effect until 9 pm this evening. The heat advisory is no longer in effect.

High temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high humidity levels will make for a very hot afternoon. Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees are expected this afternoon into the evening. take precautions to avoid heat induced illness.

precautionary/preparedness actions

An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously high temperatures will occur. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat-related illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency-call 911.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 10 am to 9 pm EDT Friday.

High temperatures in the low to mid 90s combined with very high humidity levels will make for a very hot afternoon Friday. Heat index values of 100 to 104 degrees are likely from late friday morning into Friday evening. Take precautions to avoid heat induced illness.

precautionary/preparedness actions

An excessive heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. when possible… reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency-call 911.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an excessive heat watch…which is in effect Thursday afternoon.

Temperatures will soar into the lower to mid 90s across Northern Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania Thursday afternoon. This combined with the high humidity will push the heat index to between 105 and 110 degree.

precautionary/preparedness actions

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat-related illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

associated press

More rain will be headed back into northern Ohio starting late tonight. This rain is ahead of a warm front that will push north across ohio Friday night followed by a weak cold front Saturday morning. rainfall amounts in the watch area will range from an inch to locally around an inch and a half. The ground is saturated from the recent rains and most rivers and streams are running high and a few are in flood.

Flooding of fields, some roads, streams, creeks and rivers are possible. People in the watch area need to be alert to the possibility of some minor flooding to develop on Friday.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio for further details or updates.

The National Weather service in Cleveland has issued a wind advisory…which is in effect from 4 am to 6 pm edt Monday.

An area of low pressure currently located over Iowa will enter the Great Lakes region early Monday. Southeast winds will increase this evening and become southwesterly overnight as the low nears. after midnight…sustained winds will be in the 25 mph to 35 mph range with gusts in excess of 45 mph. A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the region Monday afternoon. At that time…winds will switch to the west or northwest. Wind speeds will begin to diminish Monday evening.

In northwest Pennsylvania…the strongest winds will be confined to the lake erie shoreline as a result of the southerly winds coming off the higher terrain. Gusts in excess of 50 mph are possible within a few miles of the shoreline.

Also…strong showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight through Monday. Locally strong gusts in excess of 50 mph are possible with these showers and thunderstorms.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution until the winds subside. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further details or updates.

Low lying Flat Run Road southeast of Danville near the Coshocton County line was closed because of high water Wednesday afternoon. A small stream covered nearly 100 yards of the road.

At 230 p.m., local law enforcement officials reported flooding across the warned area. Several low lying roads have become or remain inundated from recent rain. Additional showers tonight through Thursday will bring additional rainfall, preventing the flood waters from receding until late Thursday.

precautionary/preparedness actions

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Never attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot or in a vehicle.

Another flood event possible Wednesday as a storm system approaches with more rain

A strengthening low pressure system from our southwest will bring moist gulf air into the region Wednesday…which will allow for periods of moderate to heavy rain. Water in area rivers, creeks and reservoirs will rise as a result a flood watch in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon

The National Weather Service in cleveland has issued a Flood Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon

Heavy rain is forecast to develop Wednesday into Thursday with storm total rainfall amounts around an inch with locally higher amounts possible.

This rainfall combined with wet antecedent conditions from recent rains will likely result in flooding of low lying areas and cause small streams and creeks to rise out of their banks once again. In addition, the runoff could cause main stem rivers to flood in some instances taking days to crest.

precautionary/preparedness actions

A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. you should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio for further details or updates.

More rain will bring a new threat of flooding to the region

A developing storm system will lift out of the plains and bring rain to the region starting Friday. as the associated front stalls, ample moisture will filter into northern Ohio resulting in periods of moderate to heavy rain. The storm will linger into early Sunday before pushing east. This rainfall on already saturated ground and swollen rivers could produce another round of flooding to most of the region.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flood watch from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning

Moderate to heavy at times rainfall starting Friday could put some recently recovered areas back into flood. Widespread rainfall amounts of two inches with locally higher amounts is possible.

Impacts: River flooding is possible along streams and rivers across all of northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. Rivers across northwest Ohio that are still running high will be most susceptible to rises above flood stage. Localized road flooding and closures will be possible. Low lying and poor drainage areas are also likely to experience water rises once again.

precautionary/preparedness actions

a flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio for further details or updates