1-3 Inches of Snow Possible Today into Tonight, Wind Chill Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service reports the wind chill makes it feel like -11 degrees outside.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the region, and predicts snow accumulation of around 1-3 inches tonight. Wind gusts could get as fast as 29 mph today, reports the National Weather Service. The daytime snow accumulation is about 1 inch. Tonight's low is 7 degrees.  The snow is caused by an arctic airmass that is moving into the area. Its cold air combined with the low pressure across the Great Lakes will allow for the possibility of persistent lake effect snow across Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. Tuesday's high is 12 degrees with a 50 percent chance of blowing snow. Winds will be blowing between 16 and 18 mph.  If you take any photos of the snow, be sure to share them with Patch here. 

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Hurricane Sandy: High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Ohio

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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Last Month Was Hottest March On Record For Northeast Ohio

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 …

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Blasting Sirens This Morning Part of Statewide Tornado Drill

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.

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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 ›

55 Mph Gusts Possible Friday: Wind Advisory

A wind advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 2012.

Wind Advisory: 50 Mph Gusts

A wind advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday. Loose objects could be blown around and a few limbs or power lines could come down.

Five Things You Should Know

A flood watch, garden club meeting and a nature-inspired craft session for kids.

1. There's a flood watch in Summit County in effect through Tuesday morning. 2. Fairlawn police respond to several reports of shoplifting at area businesses. 3. Bath Garden Bamma Club meets on Wednesday for speakers, plant exchanges, garden walks and updates on caring for their five community gardens. 4. An approved levy has made it possible for Copley-Fairlawn Schools to begin improvement projects on the high school marquee sign and stadium bleachers. 5. Fairlawn Parks and Recreation naturalists will lead a "Gifts from Nature" craft session for kids ages 9 through 14 on Friday.

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Flood Watch in Summit County Until Tuesday

With the ground already saturated and rivers running high, it is possible that the rainfall that occurs today through Monday night could cause some rivers to rise above flood stage.

Flood Watch in Summit, Cuyahoga Counties

Many rivers have been rising in response to the rain since yesterday, according to the National Weather Service.

EXPIRED: Tornado Watch in Northeast Ohio

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.

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