Serving Ottawa County, Ohio, Skywarn is a program created by the National Weather Service whose pur
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Skywarn is a program created by the National Weather Service whose purpose is, above all, to save lives and property. The idea behind this program is to have NWS-trained weather spotters look for the visible signs of severe weather in their area and report these sightings directly to the local NWS Field Office or go through an Amateur Radio Net. Ottawa County Skywarn is an organization composed of
interested individuals whose major purpose is to provide volunteer county wide severe weather spotting services.
***Sandusky County Skywarn has agreed to assist Ottawa County Skywarn while Ottawa County is in a building phase and on our way to be an independent Skywarn group.
Today could be a repeat of yesterday with strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon. We are under a marginal risk of severe weather with high winds being the main threat. Any storm that forms will be capable of downbursts, which is what created the strong winds and damage seen in the area yesterday.
Please come join members of Ottawa County, Ohio ARES and Ottawa County, Ohio Skywarn at Hopfinger Zimmerman Memorial Park 4909 W Oak Harbor Southeast Rd on Saturday June 22. That afternoon, members will be taking part in the American Radio Relay League's annual field day. Field day starts at 2 PM but our members will be out at the park after 7 AM. Please stop by and see what each of our groups is about and learn about amateur radio.
Today will be a hot one. Highs will be around 90. There is a marginal risk of severe storms this evening into the early overnight hours. The main risk is high winds but the overall risk for any storms is fairly low, around 40%. Friday and Saturday look fantastic with highs around 80 each day with mostly sunny skies.
Sunday starts a prolonged period of hot weather with a high on Sunday around 90. Most, if not all of next week will have highs of 90 or above, possibly mid to upper 90s on a few days.
Get ready for a 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐌!
The 180th Fighter Wing will conduct a functional check flight today, June 12, 2024, between 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
While the actual flight will take place around the Bowling Green and Toledo, Ohio area, residents across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan may hear a sonic boom once supersonic speeds are reached.
A functional check flight is conducted following heavy maintenance on the aircraft, putting the aircraft through strenuous testing and maneuvers to ensure all systems of the aircraft function properly and ensuring mission readiness, before putting the aircraft back into operational rotation.
These flights normally occur above an altitude of 30,000 feet, but area residents may still hear the sonic boom.
Although scheduled for this afternoon, the flights could be delayed or cancelled due to weather.
The 180FW appreciates the continued support from the citizens of Ohio as we continue to train in support of our missions.
Nothing too exciting to report in regards to the weather for the next several days. Today will be cool for this time of year with highs near 70. Tomorrow the sun will return with highs in the upper 70's. Wednesday will be sunny and the humidity will start going up with highs in the mid to upper 80's. The next chance of rain will be late Thursday into early Friday. A possible heatwave will start Sunday into next week with several days of highs in the 90's.
A line of strong storms is approaching the west end of the county. Wind gusts up to 50 MPH are likely along the leading edge of the line of storms.
The chance of severe weather has not changed since yesterday. There remains a marginal risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening. The primary risk is strong winds and very heavy rainfall. The storms should be in the area around dinner time.
After a stretch of nice weather, thunderstorms are back in the forecast for tomorrow. There is a marginal risk of severe storms tomorrow with wind being the main risk. Right now it looks like the storms will affect the area around dinner time. Heavy rain will also be possible with any storms tomorrow. Check back for updates on the potential for severe weather.
Waterspouts are possible on the lake today. Thanks to Alex Lacumsky for the video from the Miller Ferry dock this morning.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa County until 7:15 PM. This warning is for the possibility of 60 MPH winds.
Ottawa County is now in the severe thunderstorm watch until 8 PM.
Storms are approaching the area and will start affecting the area in the next hour. Gusty winds and lightning are the main threats right now. Be weather aware if you are outside or if you know someone at the lake, let them know.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ohio. Ottawa County is not currently included but Wood County is. Don't let the fact that Ottawa County is not in the watch let you lessen your guard for severe weather. The chance remains for severe weather as the line of storms in Indiana has been getting stronger with winds approaching 70 MPH in spots. The highest risk is south of us but again, the chance remains for severe weather in this area.
The risk of severe weather has trended up since yesterday. We are now under a slight risk of severe weather with all hazards possible. Wind is the highest risk, but large hail and a isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. A line of storms will impact the area between 5PM-8PM. Tomorrow there is a small chance of showers/storms but severe weather is not expected. If needed, Ottawa County Skywarn will have their severe weather net up on 442.2500 + PL 100.0. All amatuer radio operators are welcome to give reports and if you are not an amatuer radio operator, put 442.2500 in a scanner to listen. Check back this afternoon for another update.
It *MAY* be an active weather weekend through Monday. There is a slight chance of an isolated storm later today although the chance is higher to the east. There is also a marginal risk of severe weather to our east today. Tomorrow, there is a marginal risk of severe weather for Ottawa County. There may be two rounds of storms tomorrow with the first round in between 6PM-10PM and the possible second round overnight into Monday morning. The main risks are wind and hail although a much higher risk of severe weather is to our southwest tomorrow. Unfortunately there is a chance of showers/storms on Memorial Day. It will not be a washout on Memorial Day, but storms may pop up in the afternoon. These storms are not expected to be severe. Check for updates tomorrow on the chance of severe weather on Sunday.
There is a marginal risk of severe weather today with wind and hail being the main threats. Any storm that does develop should be early in the afternoon, maybe as early as lunchtime. By late afternoon the chance of showers/storms will be east of the area.
It's looking more likely that tonight will be dry but there is the ever so slight chance of a shower/ storm. We are under a marginal risk of severe weather tomorrow with the main risk being strong winds. The slight risk area has moved to our east. The latest models have the storms forming to our east so we may miss out completely. Check back tomorrow morning for updates.
During this sad time for the Brough family and the Carroll Township Fire and Rescue Department, on behalf of every member of Ottawa County ARES and Skywarn we extend our deepest sympathies and stand in unity with you. Our prayers are yours today and moving forward.
There is a very slight chance of severe weather late tonight into the early morning hours of Wednesday. The threat of severe weather for the daylight hours of Wednesday appears to be to our east. We will have an update on any potential severe weather later this evening.
Today was a tale of two stories, depending on which side of the county you were. From Oak Harbor to the east, you saw plenty of rain, lightning, and thunder. West of Oak Harbor saw little, if any rain today. There are some showers/storms to the west but they should die out before they reach the area. Tomorrow during the daylight hours will be dry and hot with highs around 90. There is a chance for some showers and storms in the middle of the night tomorrow night. This will most likely be in the form of a dying line of storms that may contain some gusty winds. There is a slight chance of severe weather on Wednesday with high winds and hail being the main risk right now. These storms should be in the evening on Wednesday.
Downed utility poles have been reported just north of Fremont with this severe thunderstorm. If you see any damage and if it is safe to do so, report it in the comments to this post. Thank you.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa County until 3:15 PM
OHC123-143-201915-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SV.W.0034.240520T1830Z-240520T1915Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
230 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Ottawa County in northwestern Ohio...
Central Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 229 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oak Harbor,
or 7 miles north of Fremont, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include...
Fremont, Port Clinton, Put-In-Bay, Oak Harbor, Ballville, Catawba
Island, Lindsey, Rocky Ridge, and Stony Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4162 8318 4161 8308 4151 8296 4155 8286
4165 8284 4166 8281 4165 8281 4159 8284
4155 8280 4153 8282 4154 8276 4149 8284
4146 8304 4143 8301 4145 8297 4142 8294
4129 8312 4138 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 212DEG 18KT 4145 8312
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Griffin
New special weather statement for Ottawa County.
OHZ007-008-201915-
Ottawa OH-Sandusky OH-
224 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT OTTAWA AND CENTRAL SANDUSKY
COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM EDT...
At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fremont, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fremont, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Ballville, Lindsey, Rocky Ridge,
and Stony Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4162 8322 4161 8309 4152 8297 4151 8299
4152 8289 4159 8285 4155 8280 4153 8282
4154 8278 4149 8287 4146 8304 4145 8304
4145 8301 4143 8301 4145 8297 4142 8295
4130 8313 4139 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 212DEG 18KT 4139 8315
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Griffin
Special weather statement for Ottawa County.
OHZ006>008-201830-
Wood OH-Ottawa OH-Sandusky OH-
150 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT OTTAWA...NORTHWESTERN SANDUSKY
AND NORTHEASTERN WOOD COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...
At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bowling Green, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Northwood, Genoa, Woodville, Elmore, Walbridge,
Pemberville, Millbury, Luckey, Clay Center, and Stony Ridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4162 8348 4162 8342 4147 8328 4132 8363
4141 8371
TIME...MOT...LOC 1750Z 232DEG 15KT 4141 8363
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Griffin
LEZ142-143-162-163-200045-
/O.NEW.KCLE.MA.W.0009.240519T2339Z-240520T0045Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
739 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Nearshore waters from Maumee Bay OH to the Islands OH...
Open waters from Maumee Bay OH to The Islands OH...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 739 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near North Cape,
moving southeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
&&
LAT...LON 4171 8347 4171 8345 4173 8339 4196 8312
4186 8306 4175 8283 4155 8302 4160 8308
4164 8324 4166 8325 4170 8333 4169 8341
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 295DEG 23KT 4175 8336
HAIL...34KTS
$$
Clark
Widely scattered showers/storms are slowly moving to the southeast right now. It is likely that these will die out before they reach the area but there is a small chance they hold together. If they do reach the area, it would be after 9 PM. Tomorrow and Tuesday look like repeats of today, small chances of showers/storms and highs in the upper 80's to low 90's. Right now the Storm Prediction Center has a slight risk of severe weather for Ottawa County on Wednesday. Please look for updates on the potential for severe weather over the next few days.
It's been pretty quiet weather wise and for the most part, that will continue. There is a chance of showers/storms on Friday and a smaller chance on Saturday. Chance of rain returns next Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will be seasonable in the 70's or low 80's. No severe weather is expected for the next week.
If you missed it last night, tonight will bring another opportunity to see the northern lights across the area. Clouds should clear after 10 PM through at least 2 AM. It may not be as strong as last night, but the geomagnetic storm has continued throughout the day and will continue into tomorrow.
Do yourself a favor and get outside. This is from near the lakeshore.
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Waterspouts are possible on the lake today. Thanks to Alex Lacumsky for the video from the Miller Ferry dock this morning.
Non-Severe Thunderstorm moving into the area.
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