An area of low pressure will be moving toward the Great Lakes from the Plains on Friday. This system is expected to bring widespread heavy rain.
SUMMARY: Plan for a soggy day with periods of heavy rain, wintry precipitation mixing in, localized flooding, and gusty winds on Friday.
Plus, a Lakeshore Flood Watch has been issued due to threat of significant lakeshore flooding in Lucas, Ottawa and Erie Counties, including The Islands of Lake Erie. Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
TIMING: The rest of Thursday will stay dry. Even early Friday looks dry for the morning commute. However, rain will be increasing from the southwest to the north. Rain becomes widespread by late morning and the early afternoon. Rain is expected to pick up in intensity during the afternoon and evening. A wintry mix is possible at times, particularly in both the Northwestern and Northeastern corners of the state. Accumulating snow will be most likely near Toledo and far Northwestern Ohio.
SEVERE THREAT: The severe threat is very low for Northeast Ohio on Friday. There is a much greater threat for severe storms to our south - especially from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee. Gusty winds up to 40 mph will be likely in our neck of the woods though. Winds will be increasing throughout Friday morning and become strong by Friday afternoon. We will keep you posted if a wind advisory is issued across our region.
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