Lakewood's Deep Freeze: Winter Cold Settles In

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, especially along the lakeshore. It may be clear skies in one place, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility a few …

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pam ghaster

8:40 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013

It is a balmy 14 today in the Yacht Club Basin. Break out the shorts for next Thursday as the high will be high 40's. My poor bulbs are horribly confused. This fast friendship with winter is now over.........I must be getting old the cold in not my friend. These 4 degree temps are a nightmare. Can't wait for the gas bill. -pam davis ghaster   more ›

Winter Storm Could Be on the Way for Lakewood

Rain and snow—and lots of it—are expected to start Thursday.

Update, 8:24 p.m. The National Weather Service has upgraded this alert to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning will be in effect from 4 a.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday. Lakewood could see six to 12 inches of snow throughout that time.  Drivers should be cautious; the service notes that heavy snow and ice could make the roads dangerous. Strong winds are also still expected. The watch issued Thursday is no longer in effect.  The original post follows below.  The weather has been pretty mild for December in Northeast Ohio so far this year, but that could change soon.  The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Cuyahoga County area, including Lakewood. The watch starts Thursday night and lasts until Saturday evening…

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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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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 ›

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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Wind Advisory Through Sunday Evening

Expect gusts of up to 50 mph hour today. The wind should die down around sunset.