Marion, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Funnel Clouds Possible This Evening...

Atmospheric conditions exist this evening across Northwest Ohio that
favor the potential formation of weak circulations. Some of these
circulations are occurring underneath developing showers and
thunderstorm where a funnel cloud may develop.

Low hanging clouds can also appear to dig up and down at times, but
they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual funnel
cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction.

In rare occasions, these funnel clouds may briefly touch down. Stay
alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud
approaches the ground. Report funnel clouds and possible tornado
occurrences to local law enforcement and the National Weather
Service.

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio,
including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland,
Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland. In northeast
Ohio, Holmes, Stark and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Seneca
and Wyandot.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A few rounds of efficient, heavy rainfall is expected this
evening through tonight across portions of northern Ohio.
Areas may receive 1 to 2 inches of rain through tonight with
some locally higher amounts possible. This brief, heavy rain
may produce flash flooding. With recent rainfall over the
past week, area rivers and creeks are elevated and additional
rainfall may cause flooding in some basins.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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