Orwell, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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 eastern 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 into tonight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour will occur within snow bands through tonight, especially
across eastern 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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