MANSFIELD — Parts of Ashland and Richland counties have entered into “abnormally dry” drought status and the southeastern corner of Knox County has entered into “severe drought” status. The entire state of Ohio is experiencing some level of drought as of Sept. 18. Most of the state falls under “moderate drought” status — the second […]
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Extreme Heat Watch: Here comes the sun, high temperatures & humidity
MANSFIELD — Summer officially began today, and with it the first blast of furnace heat is expected to roll through the region this weekend. According to Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Sarah Potes, an Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for north central Ohio from Sunday, June 22 in the afternoon, through Tuesday, June […]
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Flood watch: 4 to 6 inches of rain expected in next few days across north central Ohio
Thomas Tusser was a 16th-century English poet and farmer who offered one of the best known meteorological critiques, a growing explanation that has far outlived his literary works. He once penned “Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry,” a practical guide to agriculture and household management. It served as both an instructional manual and a reflection […]
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Richland, Ashland and Knox counties all under Level 2 snow emergencies
The weatherman got it right this time. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland on Saturday predicted two to five inches of snow on Sunday as temperatures fell and precipitation changed from sleet and rain to the white variety more often associated with winter. A winter that officially continues until March 20, by the way. […]
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Old Man Winter ain’t done: 2 to 5 inches of snow expected on Sunday
The sleet and ice that came through north central Ohio Saturday is about to change on Sunday. But not for the better. A winter weather advisory has been issued for Sunday by the National Weather Service office in Cleveland for most of northern Ohio, an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties. The advisory is […]
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Weather update: Snow. Sleet. Ice. All now expected Wednesday afternoon
Your drive home may be a bit slippery Wednesday. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a winter weather advisory for Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. across a section of Ohio that includes Richland and Ashland counties. Earlier in the day, it appeared the frozen precipitation may remain north of the area. […]
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Do you need supplies for that Super Bowl party? Better go now … ice is coming
MANSFIELD — Those in need of groceries for their big Super Bowl party should go Saturday morning. The iceman may be coming back. And he could be bringing slippery roads with him. A winter weather advisory remains in effect from Saturday at 1 p.m. until Sunday at 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service […]
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Ice, ice baby: Winter returns Wednesday night with freezing rain in the forecast
MANSFIELD — It’s back. As in winter. As if it ever left. A few decent winter weather days after a January arctic chill may have had some folks pining for an early spring, a claim supported by Buckeye Chuck on Sunday during annual Groundhog Day festivities. As it turns out, Punxsutawney Phil and his shadow, […]
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Groundhog Day dilemma: Phil and Buckeye Chuck offer conflicting views
So which woodchuck do you believe? Punxsutawney Phil on Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania emerged (or more aptly, was pulled) from his straw-filled lair Sunday morning and claimed through his Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members that he did indeed see his shadow. According to legend, that means six more weeks of winter are on the way, […]
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It’s un-brrr-lievably cold out: Wind chills expected to drop to 24 below zero
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus French philosopher, author, dramatist, journalist and political activist Albert Camus was labeled an absurdist. Even he would get a kick out of the weather north central Ohio is experiencing this month — especially in the next 48 hours. […]