High Wind Warning Issued for North Central and Northwest Ohio with Gusts Up to 60 MPH
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Ohio, effective Friday, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North Central and Northwest Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central and Northwest Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of north central and northwest Ohio. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely, with the potential for significant property damage and travel disruptions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope across north central and northwest Ohio, including the following counties:
- Lucas
- Wood
- Ottawa
- Sandusky
- Erie
- Lorain
- Hancock
- Seneca
- Huron
- Wyandot
- Crawford
- Richland
- Ashland
- Marion
- Morrow
- Knox
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained southwest winds between 25 and 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are anticipated to blow down trees and power lines, and the NWS warns that widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 5:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is expected to remain in effect until 8:00 PM EDT on Friday evening.
What You Should Do
To ensure safety during this wind event, the National Weather Service recommends the following actions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
- Prepare for potential power outages by charging necessary devices.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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