Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in portions of western and central Ohio this afternoon. These will travel east and weaken as they approach east-central Ohio late this evening and tonight. Although any storms that arrive locally here after sunset should remain below severe criteria, some could still produce strong gusty winds and …

A Gusty Storm is Possible this Evening; Cooler Temperatures Return on Wednesday Read More »

Keep in mind that temperature readings and forecast temperatures are standardized at 2 meters (about 6 feet) above the surface by international agreement. Actual surface temperatures can be a few degrees colder than the forecast.

April will go into the record books as a warmer-than-average month in our area, but this warm weather pattern is about to change. Tuesday will likely be the last day we see daytime temperatures in the 70s for a while. Colder air in the northwest will migrate southeastward on Wednesday behind a cold front. Once …

Say Goodbye to 70s Temperatures; A Cooler Weather Pattern Arrives on Wednesday Read More »

Not much has changed regarding today’s severe weather setup. A potent cold front is still on track to slide southeastward through eastern Ohio this afternoon, accompanied by a line of showers and thunderstorms out ahead of the front. The NWS Storm Prediction Center maintains a Level 2, Slight Risk of strong gusty thunderstorms for much …

Saturday AM Severe Weather Update: Severe Storms Possible Today Read More »

We’re between weather systems on Friday and under the influence of high pressure. Temperatures this afternoon should reach the upper-70s to around 80° across the east-central Ohio region with mostly sunny conditions. Calm and quiet weather will continue overnight. Our next weather system will feature a strong cold front that will bring another round of …

A Strong Saturday Cold Front Brings Another Severe Weather Threat and Much Cooler Temperatures Read More »

The majority of yesterday’s severe storm activity stayed well off to our north, as I suspected. No tornadoes were reported, but there were plenty of hail and wind reports from some fairly impressive thunderstorms. After a morning lull on this fine Thursday morning, another potential for a round of strong to severe thunderstorms is forecast …

Thursday: Another Potential for a Strong Gusty Storm this Afternoon; Quiet Weather on Friday Ahead of a Potent Cold Front on Saturday Read More »

A couple of rounds of thunderstorms are possible today in the warm, moist, and unstable air mass we’ve been stuck under these last few days. The first round of storms is expected early this afternoon, and will be mostly confined to areas north of our area along and north of US-30. Any severe weather in …

Strong Storms are Possible Again Late Today and Thursday; Cooler Temperatures Comming Soon Read More »

While many folks across the Tuscarawas Valley are pleased with the warm June-like temperatures this week, the warm southerly breezes will also bring opportunities for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Today will include at least a small chance of a strong storm, mainly during the midday period, as a line of thunderstorms travels across Ohio, possibly …

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A stalled front across Lake Erie will set up a persistent southerly flow across the east-central Ohio region for much of the week. Temperatures will likely push into the upper-70s and low-80s, and with the warm temperatures and increasing humid conditions, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable. This opens the window for daily shower and/or …

June-like Temperatures with Daily Shower and Storm Chances; Strong Storms are Possible on Tuesday Read More »

The spring season can certainly bring some wild temperature swings as the winter slowly fades and warmer weather takes hold. This year has been no exception. Temperatures across the Tuscarawas Valley have gone from record highs to bone-chilling cold over the last few weeks. After waking up this morning to 28°, it’s hard to believe …

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