Full Notification

* WHAT...Southeast winds shifting southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* 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 two windows of strongest wind gusts will be late this evening, and then Saturday morning and afternoon. Gusts over 40 MPH can linger through Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LUCAS ... WOOD ... OTTAWA ... SANDUSKY ... ERIE ... LORAIN ... GEAUGA ... ASHTABULA INLAND ... HANCOCK ... SENECA ... HURON ... MEDINA ... SUMMIT ... PORTAGE ... WYANDOT ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... ASHLAND ... WAYNE ... MARION ... MORROW

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.