High Wind Warning until 08:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts will occur late tonight and subside below warning levels shortly following sunrise. A wind advisory may be needed for the morning into the early afternoon following the warning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LUCAS ... WOOD ... OTTAWA ... SANDUSKY ... ERIE ... LORAIN ... HANCOCK ... SENECA ... HURON ... MEDINA ... WYANDOT ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... ASHLAND ... WAYNE ... MARION ... MORROW ... HOLMES ... KNOX
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Copley Township, OH
1540 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44321
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 330-666-1853
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning