Erie County EMA - Ohio

Reminder that the outdoor emergency sirens will be tested today at 12:00 p.m.

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Boil advisory issed for the following townships.

Perkins, Groton, & Oxford Township - There is a water main break on Columbus Ave. between Perkins Ave and Strub Rd. There are many customers outside that area that will experience low water pressure. Once water service is restored, there will be at least a 24 hour boil advisory. A boil advisory means you should vigorously boil your water 1 to 2 minutes before consumption. Crews have isolated the break and are beginning excavation to repair the break. An update will follow. Out of precaution, we are issuing a boil advisory for the area highlighted in red.

The SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been extended until 10:00 P.M. tonight

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 7:00 p.m.

There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms for our area, developing this afternoon and evening. Some storms may be severe, with damaging winds the greatest concern.

A FROST ADVISORY is in effect from Midnight tonight through 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. Bring in or cover those beautiful hanging baskets you just purchased this weekend for mom. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, and any sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

There is a Marginal Risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening, with the greatest window for storms being between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Rain will continue through tomorrow, with the possibility of up to 1" for our area.

Temperatures will remain pleasant for late April with a mix of 60s and 70s expected today. Some scattered showers and storms are possible in Northwest and North Central Ohio this afternoon. Some storms could be strong with small hail and gusty winds. There is a marginal risk of severe weather (Level 1 of 5) for portions of Northwest and North Central Ohio with the storm threat.

There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms ahead of a cold front moving through on Saturday afternoon and evening, between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH has been issued until 9:00 p.m. this evening.