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Planned outage for St. Louisville this afternoon
Monday, February 28th, 2011NEWARK — The Energy Cooperative has less than 20 members still without power. However, it have a planned outage in the St. Louisville area between 4 and 5 p.m. today to replace broken equipment. This outage is expected to be one hour in length.
Downed power lines can be extremely dangerous. The cooperative encourages residents to consider all downed power lines to be energized. To avoid serious injury or even death stay clear of all downed power lines. Keep others, including pets, away from the line. Do not try to touch, move or repair a downed power line. If you encounter a downed power line, call The Energy Cooperative immediately at 1-888-535-5732 to report the downed line.
If you are experiencing a power outage and have not reported it, please call our outage reporting service at 1-888-535-5732.
State Route 95 Road Closure in Knox County
Monday, February 28th, 2011JACKSONTOWN – The Ohio Department of Transportation, District Five, effective today, at 6:10a.m., announced that State Route 95, is closed due to high water. The portion of SR 95 experiencing high water stretches from just inside Fredericktown to the Knox Co./Richland Co. line.
The posted detour will be via SR 13 to SR 97, into Butler, Ohio.
The re-opening of SR 95 will be dependent upon roadway and weather condition.
The following roads are closed due to high water
- Ohio 13, as it overlaps with Ohio 97 in the village of Bellville.
- Ohio 95 from Salem Road to the Richland County line.
- Toms Road.
- Ohio 3 at Pealer Mill Road.
- Lakeland Drive, near Old Mansfield Road at the northwest corner of Knox Lake.
- Apple Valley Road between Apple Valley Drive and Danville-Amity Road.
- Schenck Creek Road.
- Lower Gambier Road.
- Sections of Danville-Amity Road.
- Ohio 205.
Flood watch in effect from late tonight through Monday night
Sunday, February 27th, 2011The combination of snowmelt and rainfall may lead to flooding, flood watch in effect from late tonight through Monday evening.
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flood watch for portions of Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania from late tonight through Monday evening.
Forecast rainfall amounts of an inch to an inch and a quarter combined with snowmelt will likely contribute to at least minor flooding of flood prone areas and along many area rivers. Thunderstorms may produce localized heavier rainfall and a pose a risk for rapid flooding. depending on the areal coverage and amount of heavier rainfall. The potential exists for more significant flooding.
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 or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter Storm Warning
Thursday, February 24th, 20116:32 a.m. UPDATE— The National Weather Service in cleveland has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 4 pm est this afternoon.
Snow moderate at times will occur before tapering off this afternoon. Snow accumulations during the daylight hours will be 2 to 4 inches for a storm total of 4 to 8 inches.
Plenty of blowing and drifting snow will develop today. extra time will be needed for the morning commute.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter storm warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
The National Weather Service in cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain, which is in effect from 9 pm this evening to 4 pm Friday.
Strong low pressure will track near a path from Cincinnati to Youngstown tonight into Friday morning. Rain will begin to mix with sleet or snow toward sunrise. A brief period of freezing rain will also be possible. The transition to all snow should occur by late morning.
Ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch will be possible before the transition over to snow. This mix will cause lower amounts of snow. However accumulations of 3 to 5 inches will be possible. Winds will also increase by Friday afternoon to at least 15 to 25 mph. This will cause blowing and drifting of the snowfall.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter weather advisory is normally issued for a variety of winter weather conditions such as light snow.., blowing snow, sleet and freezing rain. While the weather will be significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather is not anticipated. stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter weather advisory for freezing rain and sleet
Thursday, February 24th, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for freezing rain and sleet which is in effect until 7 am Thursday.
A period of light freezing rain and sleet will occur overnight…some snow could mix in near Lake Erie.
Untreated roads and sidewalks will be slippery and people will have to use caution.
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 and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 am est Tuesday
Monday, February 21st, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for which is in effect until 10 am est Tuesday.
Mixed rain, freezing rain and some sleet will change to mostly snow and sleet this evening then taper to light snow or flurries by Tuesday morning. the precipitation should be fairly light during the midday hours today before increasing by late in the day. Little snow and sleet accumulation is expected through 5 pm but 2 to 4 inches should accumulate tonight.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter weather advisory is normally issued for a variety of winter weather conditions such as light snow, sleet and freezing rain. While the weather will be significant.
The word advisory implies that severe winter weather is not anticipated. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
A wind advisory is in effect until 4p.m.
Sunday, February 13th, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a wind advisory…which is in effect until 4 pm Monday.
Strong south to southwest winds will continue overnight. Winds will gust to as much as 50 mph overnight. Then, a strong cold front will move across the region on monday. Winds will become westerly behind this front. sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to between 45 and 50 mph are likely behind this front through Monday afternoon.
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 and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter weather advisory for snow for Saturday
Saturday, February 5th, 2011Low pressure will move across Ohio today…reaching western New York be this evening. Snow will move into the area from the southwest this morning and spread into northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania mainly this afternoon. The snow will taper off through the evening hours as the low pulls northeast.
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for snow…which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 8 pm est this evening.
Snow will develop across the area during the morning hours and continue through the afternoon. The snow will taper off early this evening. snow will accumulate from 2 to 4 inches today with another inch possible this evening for a total accumulation from 3 to 5 inches from the system.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter weather advisory is normally issued for a variety of winter weather conditions including light snow. While the weather will be significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather is not anticipated. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Apple Valley shelter closed
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011HOWARD — According to Knox County Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Hess, the shelter at Floral Valley Community Center in Apply Valley closed today at 3 p.m.
The shelter was organized and managed by the Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Any Knox County residents needing assistance throughout the night, due to weather-related conditions, can call Hess at 740-398-2431.
Shelters open in Apple Valley, Mount Vernon
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Update:4:00 p.m.MOUNT VERNON — Floral Valley Community Center in Apple Valley will remain open all night as a shelter.
Update: 1:40 p.m.MOUNT VERNON — Floral Valley Community Center in Apple Valley is currently open as a respite center for county residents who are feeling the chill of power outages.
Although not a full-blown shelter, the community center will provide a place where residents without power and heat can go to warm up, according to Brian Hess, Knox County Emergency Management Agency director.
At 4 p.m. today, the EMA, along with the Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross, will evaluate the power outage situation to determine if overnight accommodations should be offered.
The Red Cross Training Center, 300 N. Mulberry St., will open as a temporary shelter at 2 p.m. today. The shelter is scheduled to remain open until 7 p.m. If necessary, the training center will remain open as an overnight shelter.
Individuals in need of essential resources as a result of the winter storm can find assistance by calling the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 397-3333 or the Mount Vernon Police Department at 392-2222.
If additional shelters are open, the Mount Vernon News and www.mountvernonnews.com will provide information when it is released.
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Emergency Management Agency has announced a shelter will be open today at 1 p.m. at Floral Valley Community Center in Apple Valley.
Although not a full-blown shelter, the community center will provide a place where residents without power and heat can go to warm up, according to Brian Hess, EMA director.
Individuals in need essential resources as a result of the winter storm can find assistance by calling the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 397-3333 or the Mount Vernon Police Department at 392-2222.
If additional shelters are open, the Mount Vernon News and www.mountvernonnews.com will provide information when it is released.
What are the conditions like in your area?
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Did you venture out in the ice? How were the roads, sidewalks and city streets? Share with our readers any information you have!
· Closings, Cancellations and Emergencies · Weather
Winter storm warning in effect from 10 pm this evening to 7 pm est Wednesday
Monday, January 31st, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter storm warning for a mix of snow…sleet and freezing rain which is in effect from 10 pm this evening to 7 pm est Wednesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.
Snow will develop this evening and continue through the night. snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches can be expected tonight ahead of the warm front.
Snow will continue on Tuesday but is expected to be light in intensity as the first wave of snow moves east of the area. The snow will then increase in intensity again late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. However…due to warm air moving north ahead of the storm system…the snow will become mixed with sleet and freezing rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The mixed precipitation will reduce the amount of snow accumulation south of the lake shore. Freezing rain will cause ice to accumulate on exposed untreated surfaces.
Ice will accumulate around one quarter of an inch where the freezing rain develops. Higher amounts of ice accumulation between one quarter and one half an inch are possible…mainly across the southern tier areas…if the precipitation changes to freezing rain much sooner.
Total storm snow accumulation will be around 3 inches across the south and around 12 inches near the lake shore.
The storm system will move east of the area Wednesday afternoon changing any mixed precipitation over to all snow. the snow will gradually taper off to light snow toward evening on Wednesday.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter storm warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter storm to hit the region
Sunday, January 30th, 2011A warm front will lift north across the area during the next 48 hours. A strong winter storm will move northeast into northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania along the warm front and spread a wintry mix of precipitation across the area. the storm system is expected to move east of the region on Wednesday. Winter storm watch in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter storm watch…which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning.
Snow will begin to spread into the area Monday evening along a warm front. Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible by Tuesday morning with the first surge of snow.
The intensity of the snow will diminish Tuesday afternoon as the first surge of snow moves to the east of the area. The strong storm system will approach the region later Tuesday afternoon and spread a second surge of snow into the region Tuesday night.
Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are possible Tuesday night. However…the snow is expected to become mixed with sleet and freezing rain Tuesday night and then possibly change over to all rain by Wednesday morning. the rain will continue Wednesday morning and change back to all snow Wednesday afternoon.
There is the possibility that the snow could change over to all freezing rain earlier than expected and the potential exists for significant ice accumulations by Wednesday morning.
precautionary/preparedness actions
A winter storm watch means that heavy snow and or significant ice accumulation is possible. if you are within the watch area…remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. Stay tuned to the national weather service or your favorite weather source for the latest updates and possible warnings.
Winter Weather Advisory until 3p.m.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for much of north central Ohio until 3 pm this afternoon for areas of freezing drizzle.
Patches of freezing drizzle and fog and snow flurries were occurring across north central Ohio.
High temperatures this afternoon will hold in the upper 20s.
The precipitation should taper off during the mid and late afternoon.
precautionary/preparedness actions…
Untreated surfaces exposed to freezing drizzle will become icy. Roads and sidewalks that appear to be wet may have black ice…especially bridges and those surfaces that remain shaded all day. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 am Thursday to Midnight Thursday night
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for snow…which is in effect from 9 am Thursday to midnight est Thursday night.
Snow will move into the area during the morning Thursday. The snow will continue through the day and into the evening before tapering off after midnight thursday night. A total accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is expected before the snow tapers off Thursday night.
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 and other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect from 10 pm this evening to noon Tuesday
Monday, January 17th, 2011A wintry mix of precipitation is expected tonight. A little snow or patchy freezing rain is possible this evening…but the steadier precipitation will occur after midnight. Precipitation could start as a period of snow…but all precipitation will change over to freezing rain overnight. The light freezing rain will likely impact the morning rush hour and then linger through much of the morning…before temperatures rise above the freezing mark. A tenth of an inch or less of freezing rain is expected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions
A freezing rain advisory is issued when icing is expected in the affected areas, but not enough to damage trees and power lines. Instead, however…icy conditions are expected to develop that may make travel difficult…especially on untreated roads. Motorists should allow extra time for the morning commute.
