High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania

Source: NOAA · Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania

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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 Friday, March 13, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania
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 Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. The alert indicates that severe weather conditions are likely, with the potential for significant property damage and travel disruptions.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area including:

  • Ohio: Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Wayne, Stark, Mahoning, Holmes, and Ashtabula (Inland and Lakeshore).
  • Pennsylvania: Northern Erie, Southern Erie, and Crawford counties.

What You Should Do

The NWS recommends that residents remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, as high winds will make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect southwest winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach between 55 and 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and the NWS warns that widespread power outages are likely.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is expected to remain in effect until 8:00 PM EDT that evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Friday, March 13, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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