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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:14 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 24 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values may drop as low as 15 below zero again late Saturday night into Sunday morning for portions of Northeast Ohio and additional cold weather advisories may be issued. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:26 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...An area of snow showers will affect Trumbull...Portage...Geauga... Cuyahoga...Medina...Lake...Summit...Lorain and Ashtabula Counties Until 845 PM EST.... At 722 PM EST, radar indicated expanding snow showers across the region. This included a heavier band extending from 9 miles southeast of Ashtabula to near Chesterland to near Lakewood, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARDS INCLUDE... Winds to 40 mph... Visibility dropping to less than three quarters of a mile... Locally up to 2 inches of quick snow accumulation with the highest across the snowbelt east of Cleveland... Motorists traveling on Interstates 77, 90, 271, 480, and 80 should use caution and slow down as snow increases. Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Elyria, Warren, Medina, Painesville, Ashtabula, Willowick, Conneaut, Ravenna, Vermilion, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Geneva-On-The-Lake, Parma, Lakewood, Cuyahoga Falls, Euclid, and Mentor. Use extra caution if you must travel. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:53 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots expected. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Maumee Bay to Conneaut OH. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Some ice movement is possible as well with the strong winds over the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:44 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible in the higher terrain of the snowbelt. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow can reduce visibility this evening and tonight. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a few hours of dry weather this afternoon, snow showers and squalls, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and falling temperatures will lead to blowing and drifting snow and hazardous road conditions this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. &&
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