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City of Westlake, Ohio
Friday April 12th, 2024 :: 07:17 p.m. EDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 12:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The strongest winds will be near Lake Erie.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees will be more likely to come down given saturated ground conditions.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CUYAHOGA ... LAKE ... GEAUGA ... ASHTABULA LAKESHORE

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
City of Westlake, Ohio
27700 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 440-871-3311

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

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