A winter weather advisory for the area expires at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon.
More snow is in the forecast for Monday in Northeast Ohio. A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service Monday morning and will expire at 3 p.m. Two to four inches of snow accumulation is anticipated along with wind gusts up to 25 MPH and blowing snow on the roads. Temperatures will be in the lower 30s.
In addition to wind, the area is likely to receive snow today and Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for most of the region — including Lake and Cuyahoga counties. Meteorologists are warning that southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts reaching up to 45 mph will rattle the region today. The strong winds are being caused by an arctic front that has moved into the area. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today. Furthermore, the wind is expected to be joined by precipitation. Meteorologists predict that rain showers will turn into snow by the mid-morning today. The snow will persist through Wednesday with between three and seven inches expected in Lake County and three to six inches in Cuyahoga County by Wednesday night. Wind can sometimes cause property damage — knocking down …
The National Weather Service says many will see between six and 12 inches through Friday night.
A new winter storm is moving into the area today, accompanied by bone-chilling temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. Highs today are expected to be near 20 F with temperatures falling to near 10 F tonight, according to the National Weather Service. If the wind shifts, some regions could see more than a foot of snow. Winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour, with stronger gusts, could cause drifting and blowing snow, making travel hazardous, especially on Interstate 90. The NWS warns that visibility could be reduced to half a mile. The NWS Cleveland Office issued a lake effect snow warning for Cuyahoga County until 6 a.m. Saturday.
The National Weather Service issues a wind chill advisory; snow warning continues
Extremely cold weather is settling into Northeast Ohio and staying for several days. The National Weather Service on Tuesday night issued a Winter Weather Message warning of heavy snow, gusty winds and extremely cold temperatures. Through Wednesday morning, accumulations of four to eight inches are expected, with temperatures ranging from 2 degrees to 10 degrees above zero. Winds are from the west at 10 mph to 15 mph, with gusts of up to 25 mph. Wind chill is expected to drop to 15 below zero. The National Weather Service warns that driving may be very slow, impossible or hazardous with highly variable road conditions. It may be clear skies in one place, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility a few miles away. Temps are not expected to…
Frankenstorm's threat spurs National Weather Service to upgrade high wind watch to a warning Sunday.
Hurricane Sandy, the huge tropical storm marring the East Coast, is expected to have effects as far inland as Northeast Ohio. The National Weather Service has upgraded a high wind watch for all of Northeast Ohio issued Saturday to a warning. All warnings in effect for Northeast Ohio, 4:35 p.m. Sunday: The warning is in effect from noon Monday to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The service warns that we could see sustained winds at 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts as high as 55 to 60 miles per hour. The wind will likely cause down trees and limbs, resulting in power outages. The Red Cross recommends that residents be prepared for a power outage with this kit. Northeast Ohio is still under a flood watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday evening. The…
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March was 13 degrees warmer than the average and featured a string of 10 consecutive days over 70 F.
It might be cruel to remind everyone of how sunny it was last month -- considering it snowed in parts of northeast Ohio overnight – but it wasn't just warm in March; it was historically hot. March 2012 was the hottest March on record for northeast Ohio, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature was 51.4 F, Meteorologist Karen Clark said. "That's 13 degrees above the average, which is pretty extraordinary," she said. The previous record was an average of 49.5 F, which was set in 1946. The month also included an uninterrupted streak of 10 days that were 70 F or warmer. This too was a record for March in Ohio. Before that, the longest streak was seven days, which was set in 1945. Ohio's unseasonable warmth was the …
The drill will take place at 9:50 a.m. today throughout Ohio
No need for alarm — the sirens you'll likely hear blasting at 9:50 a.m. today are part of the 2012 Statewide Tornado Drill. The siren test consists of sirens on for three minutes, then three minutes silent. This cycle will occur four times. The drill is dependent on the weather forecast recommendation of the National Weather Service (NWS). As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service had predicted no severe weather for Northeast Ohio. For additional information on the drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week, see the Ohio Committee on Severe Weather Awareness.
About 3 to 7 inches expected today.
The National Weather Service has a lake effect snow warning for today, with an accumulation of 3 to 7 inches of snow expected. "The first major lake effect snow of the season will be heavy at times today and tonight," the message released at 4 a.m. today stated. "Lake effect snow will accumulate one to two feet in the snowbelt by Tuesday morning." The warning is in effect until noon on Tuesday.
Many rivers have been rising in response to the rain since yesterday, according to the National Weather Service.
Strong winds in the area are the cause for a tornado watch in several Northeast Ohio counties tonight. Take a look at the advisory from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Summit, Medina, Portage, Cuyahoga, Stark, Lorain and other counties until 11 p.m. tonight. Severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the area, according to the NWS. Keep an eye out for damaging winds, tornadoes, heavy rain and large hail. If you have photos to share from the storm or reports of flooding or damage, email your local editor.
Jack Kelly
10:05 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
This is a ONCE A YEAR OCCURRENCE! The State of Ohio EMA originates this 'statewide tornado drill' this week in March every year to coincide with Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is also part of the 'monthly test' that airs on radio and TV stations the second Wednesday of each month at either 4:50am or 9:50am (it alternates; the one where you'll hear/see "this is a test of the Emergency Alert … more ›