NWS Cleveland

Planning on going out on the lake? Know before you go! A lightning strike to a vessel can be destructive, especially if it results in a fire or loss of electronics. Boaters should use extra caution when thunderstorm conditions exist and have a plan of escape. #ohwx

#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? On April 8, show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.

🌦️☀️A mix of rain and sun will arrive over the next few days as a pair of systems move through the area. Mainly rain showers are expected, though some thunderstorms are possible, especially on Sunday with a cold front. Pleasant weather Saturday, though cooler near the lakeshore.

Hail is precipitation that forms when thunderstorm updrafts (or rising air) carry raindrops upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where the raindrops freeze into hailstones. Big updrafts result in big hail. weather.gov/jetstream/hail #ohwx

Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. In order for a thunderstorm to be severe it needs at least one of the following: a tornado, hail ≥ 1 inch in diameter, and/or wind gusts ≥ 58 mph. #ohwx

The forecast continues with dramatic temperature changes through the middle of next week. Sunday could become gusty with a strong cold front coming through. @ohwx @pawx

Tornadoes can happen at any time of day! If severe weather is forecast for your area, take a few quick moments to prepare yourself before lying down for the night.

You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re Weather-Ready. #ohwx weather.gov/safety/tornado

Temperatures across the regions will steadily warm above normal through this weekend, before rapidly dropping to more seasonable values Monday and Tuesday. Another warm-up to above normal temperatures is possible late next week through the end of the Month.

It is critical to stay informed about possible severe weather when you travel. Know before you go! weather.gov/safety/tornado #ohwx

Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill will be taking place in 50 minutes! Do you know your safe place from tornadoes? #ohwx

Cloudy skies today will give way to chances of showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will gradually warm with highs on Friday climbing into the 50s to low 60s. #ohwx #pawx

Tomorrow is Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill. 🌪️ To test your readiness, Ohioans are encouraged to participate in the voluntary statewide tornado drill at 9:50 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Lake effect snow showers will continue through this evening for portions of the snowbelt. An additional 1 to 4 inches is expected with locally higher amount across the elevated terrain. #ohwx #pawx

A few reminders about OUTDOOR warning sirens! - Outdoor warning sirens are NOT meant to be heard indoors or wake you up at night. - Outdoor warning sirens are NOT activated by the NWS. - Outdoor warning sirens should NOT be your only source for weather alerts. #ohwx

Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life! Learn more at: weather.gov/wrn/wea #ohwx

10 AM: Two primary bands of moderate to heavy lake effect snow are present on radar with light snow showers occurring elsewhere. A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for Geauga County until 5 PM. Snow will likely produce poor visibility and slippery road conditions.

@jacecraftmiller The latest GLM imagery (1301Z) does suggest that the boom was a result of a meteor.

Heard the loudest boom just now in northeast OH. People heard it as far as Avon. What was that? Meteor? @NWSCLE

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) has you covered when severe weather strikes! NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts local up-to-date weather warnings, watches, forecasts & other official hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. #ohwx Learn more at: weather.gov/nwr

Hazardous marine conditions will continue today after the Gale Warning expires this morning. Winds of 20-30 knots will result in waves of 4-10 feet. Use caution is traveling onto Lake Erie today. #LakeErie