Highland Heights, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
Willowick OH.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow
accumulations of 3 to 12 inches. The heaviest totals are
expected across the higher terrain of southeastern Cuyahoga
County, southern Lake County, inland Ashtabula County and
Geauga County with lighter amounts near the lake. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Inland counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected within lake effect
snow bands and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life- threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thanksgiving holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to gradually focus
farther inland tonight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour will occur within snow bands through early Friday,
especially across southeastern Cuyahoga County and southern
Geauga County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared
for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between
you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach
your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of
locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away.
Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes
in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
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