If it’s felt colder than usual lately, the numbers back it up. According to the National Weather Service, the Akron-Canton region set back-to-back record low temperatures late last week as an arctic blast tightened its grip on northeast Ohio. Early Saturday morning, temperatures at Akron-Canton Airport plunged to minus 9 Read more
As Winter Storm Fern tapers off, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has released some statistics about the storm. Since the storm began Saturday night, troopers have responded to hundreds of incidents statewide, including 304 property-damage crashes, 23 injury crashes, and one fatal crash. Authorities also report helping with 1,090 disabled Read more
Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency across Ohio as Winter Storm Fern strengthens and moves closer to the state. The declaration allows Ohio to respond faster, helping local communities access resources and support more quickly as conditions worsen. According to News 5 meteorologist Allan Nosoff, the Power Read more
Losing power in the middle of a winter storm isn’t just inconvenient, when temperatures plunge, it can quickly become dangerous. If you’re facing days without electricity in bitter cold, here’s what to do to protect yourself, your family, and your home. First: Preserve Heat Inside Your Home If you still Read more
A sprawling winter storm with the potential to be both disruptive and dangerous is set to unfold from the South into the Eastern U.S. this weekend. While Ohio may not see the worst of it, its role in the setup is critical. The Weather Channel has named the system Winter Read more
Forecasters are calling for a wintry mix of rain and freezing rain across Ohio on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday. “AAA reminds drivers not to get complacent but remain diligent as more winter driving is on the horizon. Prepare now for the winter weather that is expected tomorrow.” said Kara Read more
Northeast Ohio is bracing for its first winter storms of the season. Utility crews are gearing up for snow beginning early Tuesday morning that will transition to heavy rain with gusty winds. WKYC says three major storm systems are forecast to fire up and move through the region in the Read more
The National Weather Service in Cleveland confirmed Wednesday a trio of tornadoes touched down in northeastern Ohio Tuesday night into Wednesday. The first, an EF-1 tornado, touched down in Grafton (Lorain County) before moving into the City of Medina, where extensive damage to trees, homes and power lines could be Read more
A strong line of severe thunderstorms blew through northeast Ohio Tuesday night. There are unconfirmed reports a tornado touched down in the city of Medina and possibly Brunswick. The storm produced 60 mile per hour winds. Listener Yvonne Wright sent us the picture you see in this story from Medina, Read more
With a few remaining days in June, the weather scorecard is out. The Akron area has received 8.08 inches of rain already — making June 2019 the 6th wettest since records have been kept! Wadsworth had the 4th highest rain totals recorded in a 72-hour span earlier this month: http://tinyurl.com/yxctlor8. The Read more
