MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon issued a Level 1 snow emergency Tuesday morning after a quick snow blanketed the area. Under Ohio’s snow emergency systems, a Level 1 means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. Sheldon issued the declaration […]
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Winter Storm Finn set to blow across north central Ohio, starting Tuesday
“Words are wind, and the wind that blows exiles across the narrow sea seldom blows them back.” ― George R.R. Martin, The Winds of Winter Winter Storm Finn is fixing to blow across north central Ohio. Literally. Fortunately, most (if not all) of Ohio will experience just the wet side, rather than the snow that will sweep […]
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‘Light wintry precipitation’ expected Wednesday evening across the area
MANSFIELD — Winter weather is about to pick up a little steam. Just a little. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Wednesday evening and night across an area that includes Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties. Light wintry precipitation is expected Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. […]
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In the bleak midwinter: Grab your coats and fire up the snowblowers
“In the bleak midwinterFrosty wind made moanEarth stood hard as ironWater like a stoneSnow had fallenSnow on snow on snowIn the bleak midwinter.” MANSFIELD — Today we begin perhaps the worst two months of the year to live in Ohio. Christmas Day has come and gone. The ball has dropped at midnight on New Year’s […]
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FEMA: Are you winter ready?
CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to stay warm and healthy at home and travel safely when severe cold or winter storms threaten. “Though it’s been […]
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10:30 a.m. update: Rain continuing to fall across north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — A flood warning is in effect for Richland and Ashland counties until noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland. The warning was issued Thursday at 4:36 a.m. after two to four inches of rain had fallen across north central Ohio. As of 10:30 a.m., rain was continuing to fall […]
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‘Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky, stormy weather’
“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for rainbows.” — Author Richelle Goodrich from “Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts & A Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year” MANSFIELD — A string of warm, sunny days across north central Ohio may […]
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1,500 Richland County residents remain without power after storm
MANSFIELD — Approximately 1,500 homes remained without power as of 5 p.m. as a result of overnight storms which featured high winds, according to Rebecca A. Owens, Director/LEPC Coordinator of the Richland County EMA. Owens said EMA has conducted drive-by damage assessments in the southeastern part of Richland County. One homeowner on Garver Road reported […]
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Overnight storm impacts southern Richland, Ashland County
MANSFIELD — An overnight storm blew through southeastern Richland County and southwestern Ashland County leaving a wake of destruction in its path, according to Rebecca A. Owens, Director/LEPC Coordinator of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Owens stated that at approximately 5:34 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southeastern Richland County […]
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Severe weather alert issued for north central Ohio
CLEVELAND — A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in north central Ohio by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. A heat advisory went into effect at 9:49 p.m. on Thursday night and remains in place through 9 p.m. on Friday night. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index value could reach 104 […]