Lake Effect Snow Warning until 09:00PM Friday
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM EST Friday. The Lake Effect Snow Advisory is no longer in effect.
* Accumulations...6 to 8 inches. Locally higher amounts will be possible northern Lorain, southwest Cuyahoga, Northern Medina and Northern Summit through sunrise.
* TIMING...heaviest snow will occur through sunrise. A brief lull may occur mid morning then return for the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Snow showers and squalls will lower visibility to a quarter mile with snow accumulation on roadways causing hazardous travel conditions.
* Winds...Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CUYAHOGA ... GEAUGA ... LORAIN ... MEDINA ... SUMMIT
Instructions:
A Lake Effect Snow Warning is issued when heavy lake effect snow is expected or occurring. During lake effect snow...the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can vary greatly and can drop to near zero in the heavier lake effect snow bands. If you will be traveling in the warned area be prepared for rapid changes in weather...visibility and road conditions. Local travel restrictions may be in effect.
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:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Lake Effect Snow Warning