MANSFIELD — It’s fair week in Richland County, but someone didn’t tell Mother Nature. Traditionally, the fair takes place in sweltering conditions through mid-August. But this year looks to be a bit different. Below is a closer look at the forecast and what area residents can expect through the week.
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Severe weather could blow through the region on Saturday
MANSFIELD — The good-news, bad-news weather report has a predictably scattershot forecast for Saturday, according to the National Weather Weather Service. The good news is that precipitation and high wind could roll through north central Ohio and dissipate the smoky air that has engulfed the region the past couple of days via the Canadian wildfires. […]
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Keep the umbrellas handy, and prepare for flood waters in north central Ohio tonight
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Richland County until 10 p.m. Friday night, according to the Richland County Emergency Management Agency.
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Heat wave so bad local air conditioning units are filing for overtime and emotional support
An extreme heat warning has been issued for all of north central Ohio by the National Weather Service office in Cleveland.
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Good news: Summer has arrived in north central Ohio. Bad news: It brought a flamethrower
You wanted summer weather?
You got it.
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Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by the National Weather Service. Strong […]
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Richland, Morrow & Crawford counties under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. on April 15
MANSFIELD — It wouldn’t be spring in Ohio if we weren’t surrounded by precipitation. While we’re all hoping April showers bring May flowers rings true this year, the wet end of that philosophy is certainly living up to its reputation. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Richland, Morrow and Crawford counties until […]
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Bellville mayor: Watch for road closures as forecasters call for more rain
BELLVILLE — Major routes have reopened in Bellville, but Mayor Teri Brenkus isn’t breathing a sigh of relief just yet. Brenkus said she’s “very concerned” about a resurgence in flooding even as waters continued to recede Saturday afternoon. The height of the Clear Fork Mohican River sat just under 10 feet as of 2:30 p.m. […]
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National Weather Service issues flood warning for Richland, Morrow & Crawford counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. that covers portions of Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland counties. Small stream flooding caused […]
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National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Richland, Ashland, Knox, Morrow counties
CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the following areas: South central Ashland County, northern Knox County, northeastern Morrow County, southern Richland County, western Holmes County, southeastern […]