Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:20:37 GMT
If a tornado threatens, get into the basement. If you don't have a basement, a small, interior room in the lowest floor of your home is relatively safe. Avoid rooms with windows. Mobile homes are not safe in a tornado.
If a tornado threatens, get into the basement. If you don't have a basement, a small, interior room in the lowest floor of your home is relatively safe. Avoid rooms with windows. Mobile homes are not safe in a tornado.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:54:25 GMT
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
Recovery efforts continue in Moore, Oklahoma after a catastrophic tornado on Monday. The tornado season that began quietly in 2013 has roared to life this week. Severe weather is possible in Northwest Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday. 13abc and 13abc.com will update throughout the day.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:15:43 GMT
Thousands of shipwrecks rest close to home and some local divers are on a mission to discover them. The weather on Lake Erie can be violent at times without much warning. Darkness, fog, wind and waves
Local divers are on a search to discover some of the thousands of shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Erie.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:51:10 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
Monday was the warmest day of the year. The temperature hit 90 degrees at Toledo Express Airport at mid afternoon. That is the warmest day since August 31st of last year. Toledo reached 93 degrees on that date. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962. Get Toledo's only live, local radar 24/7 at 13abc.com/weather.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:55:26 GMT
It has been a slow severe weather season up to this point, but this weekend will be the busiest of the season so far. There were more than 20 tornado reports on Saturday and over 200 severe reports totals.
More than 200 severe weather reports and 20 tornadoes were observed in the plains on Saturday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:57:12 GMT
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:29:54 GMT
Up to this point, 2013 has been one of the calmest severe weather seasons on record. However, a slow moving strong storm system is moving through the central parts of the country this weekend. That storm
A severe weather outbreak is expected to bring tornadoes, wind and hail in the plains this weekend.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:02:10 GMT
Folks were scratching their heads in southern Minnesota this week. After a bizarre May snow a few weeks ago, the cold weather has persisted with several frosty mornings. The week started off with Sunday
Temperatures jumped 70 degrees in just 2 days in southern Minnesota. The area went from frost to a record 100 degrees on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:47:28 GMT
Tens of thousands of people flock to northwest Ohio every spring for the annual bird migration, but behind the scenes these birds are being studied in large numbers. Along the lakeshore in the woods
Tens of thousands of people flock to northwest Ohio every spring for the annual bird migration, but behind the scenes these birds are being studied in large numbers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:31:32 GMT
Wednesday's official high in Toledo was 87 degrees, making it Toledo's warmest day since August 31st of last summer (when we reached 93). Wednesday's record high in Toledo is 92, from May 15, 1962.
Wednesday's official high in Toledo was 87 degrees, making it Toledo's warmest day since August 31st of last summer (when we reached 93). Wednesday's record high in Toledo is 92, from May 15, 1962.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:40:45 GMT
The frost on Mother's Day night has damaged some basil and cucumber plants, and some of these plants won't recover, a local nursery manager tells us. If your plants have frost damage, trim the damaged part away.
The frost on Mother's Day night has damaged some basil and cucumber plants, and some of these plants won't recover, a local nursery manager tells us. If your plants have frost damage, trim the damaged part away.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:53:08 GMT
Meteorologist Geoff Cornish visited Arcadia, in Hancock County, this Monday evening and gave a weather presentation. More than 160 people came to hear him talk about northwest Ohio weather, and the forecast process.
Meteorologist Geoff Cornish visited Arcadia, in Hancock County, this Monday evening and gave a weather presentation. More than 160 people came to hear him talk about northwest Ohio weather, and the forecast process.
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-12 22:39:49 GMT
Freeze Warnings are in effect across most of the region. Frost Advisories are in effect along the slightly milder lakeshore, in Ottawa and Erie Counties, as well as to the south, in Allen and Hardin Counties.
Freeze Warnings are in effect across most of the region. Frost Advisories are in effect along the slightly milder lakeshore, in Ottawa and Erie Counties, as well as to the south, in Allen and Hardin Counties.
Sunday, May 12 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-12 12:53:25 GMT
From near record lows to near record highs, the weather will have some wild swings in the coming days. After morning frost on Monday morning the temperature will jump up quickly. By Wednesday, it will
Temperatures are expected to jump more than 50 degrees in just 58 hours this week.
Saturday, May 11 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-11 22:39:08 GMT
A gusty band of rain showers will cross the region this Saturday evening, producing around a tenth of an inch of rain in many areas, and gusts to near 35 or 40 mph. It will cross the bulk of the metro area between 7 and 8 pm.
A gusty band of rain showers will cross the region this Saturday evening, producing around a tenth of an inch of rain in many areas, and gusts to near 35 or 40 mph. It will cross the bulk of the metro area between 7 and 8 pm.
Saturday, May 11 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-11 16:26:47 GMT
A second cold front will bring a winter like chill into the area on Sunday with highs in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees. The already cold air mass with dry conditions, light winds, and a clear sky overnight
A heavy frost is expected to develop Sunday night away from Lake Erie.
Friday, May 10 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:15:45 GMT
Despite a very slow severe weather season this year, it was very active 10 years ago. May 10, 2003 brought a widespread severe weather outbreak that produced 93 preliminary tornado reports from Oklahoma
Today marks 10-year anniversary of Midwest tornado outbreak.
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:15:43 GMT
The extremely early warm up in 2012 kept the severe weather season across the country early and short. The peak of severe weather season occurred in March. The number of tornadoes in April 2012 through
The number of tornadoes ranked at an EF1 or stronger over the past 12 months is at a near record low.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:16:49 GMT
The Mud Hens have a severe weather plan. If there is lightning, fans are directed to the concourse.
The Mud Hens have a severe weather plan. If there is lightning, fans are directed to the concourse. If there is a tornado threat, some fans would be sent to the basement, while others would be directed to the SeaGate Center.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:48:30 GMT
Exactly eight years ago the planning and research started for the Pettisville schools wind turbine project. The goal was to build a new school that was completely energy independent with wind, solar, and
Pettisville schools cut the ribbon on the newly completed wind turbine project.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 20:58:29 GMT
As birds migrate through northwest Ohio, business soars during the Biggest Week in American Birding, especially for hotels and restaurants in Ottawa and Lucas Counties. Organizers estimate 75,000 visitors, spending millions.
As birds migrate through northwest Ohio, business soars during the Biggest Week in American Birding, especially for hotels and restaurants in Ottawa and Lucas Counties. Organizers estimate 75,000 visitors, spending millions.
Monday, May 6 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:46:48 GMT
If you have a brand new cell phone, you will likely receive the most dangerous of severe weather alerts, automatically, on your phone. It's a new program, and works separate from any apps you would need to install.
If you have a brand new cell phone, you will likely receive the most dangerous of severe weather alerts, automatically, on your phone. It's a new program, and works separate from any apps you would need to install.
Sunday, May 5 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-05 22:33:48 GMT
Through midweek, we'll have a bit of a split forecast. Central and northern parts of the 13abc viewing area will continue to see bright, dry weather. Some areas south of the Ohio Turnpike could see some isolated showers.
Through midweek, we'll have a bit of a split forecast. Central and northern parts of the 13abc viewing area will continue to see bright, dry weather. Some areas south of the Ohio Turnpike could see some isolated showers.
Sunday, May 5 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-05 13:08:27 GMT
The cool waters of Lake Erie will keep temperatures cooler along the lakeshore today. An east wind of 10-15 miles will push the cooler air several miles inland this afternoon. Highs are expected to be
The cool waters of Lake Erie will keep temperatures cooler along the lakeshore today.
Saturday, May 4 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-04 23:25:36 GMT
May has started with dry, pleasant weather, but April was unseasonably cool and wet. In fact, it was our 3rd consecutive colder-than-average month in Toledo, comparing the mean monthly temperature with average.
May has started with dry, pleasant weather, but April was unseasonably cool and wet. In fact, it was our 3rd consecutive colder-than-average month in Toledo, comparing the mean monthly temperature with average.
Saturday, May 4 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-04 15:35:42 GMT
The growing season is about to begin and may already be ongoing for parts of the area. The recent warm up has allowed the soil temperature to jump. The average ground temperature is now above 60 degrees
Late season frost may delay growing season in northwest Ohio.
Friday, May 3 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-03 18:45:02 GMT
Even as snow is falling through parts of the bread basket, the heat is on for the eastern part of the country. A few days with daytime highs near 80 degrees and lows in the mid 50s has allowed the soil
The recent warm up has soil temperatures above 60 degrees which is key for spring growth.
Thursday, May 2 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:45:11 GMT
Green isn't the only color of spring. In Ottawa County, thousands of black, red, orange, yellow and blue song birds are taking over. The biggest week in American birding begins on Friday and will run for
75,000 people are expected to visit northwest Ohio to see the annual song bird migration.
Thursday, May 2 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:22:30 GMT
What is wrong with the weather? The winter that never wanted to show up now won't leave the country alone deep into the spring season. While the Rocky Mountains can get May snow every once in a while,
Record May snow adds up to 15" across parts of Minnesota.
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:24:22 GMT
If your car goes into water, Michigan S.P. Trooper Brent Matsumoto walks us through the steps to safety. 1. Don't panic. 2. Unbuckle your seatbelt. 3. Roll your windows down. 4. Climb out the window. 5. Call for help.
If your car goes into water, Michigan S.P. Trooper Brent Matsumoto walks us through the steps to safety. 1. Don't panic. 2. Unbuckle your seatbelt. 3. Roll your windows down. 4. Climb out the window. 5. Call for help.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:11:45 GMT
A car accident can be traumatic enough, but imagine your vehicle crashing into a pond or drainage ditch. 13abc's Geoff Cornish visited one of the nation's few underwater vehicle simulators - see the story, Wednesday at 6 pm.
A car accident can be traumatic enough, but imagine your vehicle crashing into a pond or drainage ditch. 13abc's Geoff Cornish visited one of the nation's few underwater vehicle simulators - see the story, Wednesday at 6 pm.
Monday, April 29 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-04-29 21:21:41 GMT
Make-A-Wish is in urgent need of frequent flier miles. They need the public's help to donate Delta, United, Continental and U.S. Airways miles to Make-A-Wish. Call 1-888-272-9474 to donate.
Monday, April 29th is World Wish Day and Make-A-Wish is in urgent need of frequent flier miles. They need the public's help to donate Delta, United, Continental and U.S. Airways miles to Make-A-Wish.
Sunday, April 28 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-04-28 23:32:08 GMT
Sunday's rain will not prolong the flooding. Minor flooding will soon end along the Tiffin and St. Joseph Rivers. Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Williams and Defiance Counties of Ohio and Branch County, Michigan.
Sunday's rain will not prolong the flooding. Minor flooding will soon end along the Tiffin and St. Joseph Rivers. Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Williams and Defiance Counties of Ohio and Branch County, Michigan.
Sunday, April 28 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-04-28 13:34:56 GMT
The severe weather season has seemed to stall across the country. While there has been a lot of flooding for the Midwest. Severe thunderstorms have been tough to come by so far this year. To date there
The number of tornadoes so far this year is at the lowest level in more than a decade.
Saturday, April 27 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-04-27 23:34:28 GMT
River flooding continues in the northwest corner of Ohio. Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Williams and Defiance Counties of Ohio, plus Branch Co., Michigan. A Flood Advisory is still in effect for Calhoun Co., Michigan.
River flooding continues in the northwest corner of Ohio. Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Williams and Defiance Counties of Ohio, plus Branch Co., Michigan. A Flood Advisory is still in effect for Calhoun Co., Michigan.
Saturday, April 27 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-04-27 13:02:51 GMT
After a late April warm up, cooler than normal weather is expected to continue on average through the first half of May. A blocking pattern near Greenland is expected to redevelop once again by late this
After a late April warm up, cooler than normal weather is expected to continue on average through the first half of May.
Saturday, April 27 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-04-27 12:45:26 GMT
A cut off low pressure system is expected to develop by late this coming week into the weekend. This system will have lots of cold air and precipitation as it slowly wobbles across the Midwest. The storm
A cut off low pressure system is expected to bring a chance of May snow to parts of the Midwest next weekend.
Friday, April 26 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-04-27 01:05:07 GMT
NWS Meteorologists discussed the latest advancements in weather technology with meteorologists Ross Ellet and Geoff Cornish, along with a few other members of weather teams from Cleveland and Erie, PA television stations.
NWS Meteorologists discussed the latest advancements in weather technology with meteorologists Ross Ellet and Geoff Cornish, along with a few other members of weather teams from Cleveland and Erie, PA television stations.
Thursday, April 25 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 18:41:04 GMT
Now hydrologists are getting some help making flood forecasts with a program called CoCoRaHs. The funny sounding name stands for community collaborative rain hail and snow network. The program is used
Weather observers measuring local rain and snowfall are leading to better flood forecasts across the country.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-04-24 23:21:46 GMT
Recent rain is prolonging the flooding. Flood Warnings are in effect for Fulton, Henry, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County, Michigan. A Flood Advisory continues in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Recent rain is prolonging the flooding. Flood Warnings are in effect for Fulton, Henry, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County, Michigan. A Flood Advisory continues in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 3:06 PM EDT2013-04-24 19:06:26 GMT
Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio gets it all from snow, cold, heat, and tornadoes. Forecasting the area's extreme weather starts off a simple weather balloon. Every morning and evening the National
900 daily weather balloon launches help provide more accurate forecasts.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-04-24 00:54:48 GMT
Last year, farmers endured a significant drought, especially in far northwest Ohio. Plenty of recent rain is leaving them much more optimistic about 2013. Flood Warnings continue in Williams, Fulton and Defiance Counties.
Last year, farmers endured a significant drought, especially in far northwest Ohio. Plenty of recent rain is leaving them much more optimistic about 2013. Flood Warnings continue in Williams, Fulton and Defiance Counties.
Sunday, April 21 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-04-21 23:30:32 GMT
Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County of Michigan. A Flood Advisory continues in Calhoun County, Michigan. Some roads remain flooded.
Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County of Michigan. A Flood Advisory continues in Calhoun County, Michigan. Some roads remain flooded.
Saturday, April 20 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-04-21 01:31:51 GMT
Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County, Michigan. Flood Advisories are in effect in Calhoun and Jackson Counties of Michigan.
Flood Warnings continue in Fulton, Henry, Williams, Defiance, and Paulding Counties of Ohio, plus Branch County, Michigan. Flood Advisories are in effect in Calhoun and Jackson Counties of Michigan.
Saturday, April 20 2013 7:12 AM EDT2013-04-20 11:12:56 GMT
36 hours after temperatures hit 80 degrees, snow coated the ground in southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio. The coating of snow is the latest measurable snow has been recorded since 2005 when snow fell
Cold, wind, and snow rush through the Great Lakes.
Friday, April 19 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-04-19 21:58:12 GMT
Recent rain between 0.5-1.5" is running off into local rivers once again, but major floods are not expected. The Tiffin River near Stryker are seeing minor flooding. The Tiffin River will slowly rise another
Local rivers are on the rise once again, but major floods are not expected.
Thursday, April 18 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-04-18 19:53:10 GMT
When the skies start to turn dark, you know it's time to head for cover, and 13abc wants you to be ready for anything. Meteorologist Kelly Heidbreder has all the things you should have on hand to survive
When the skies start to turn dark, you know it's time to head for cover, and 13abc wants you to be ready for anything. Meteorologist Kelly Heidbreder has all the things you should have on hand to survive the storm.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-04-17 16:50:55 GMT
A strong storm system will spark thunderstorms and potential for severe weather, later this week. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms late on Thursday will be followed by widespread, gusty storms, late on Thursday night.
A strong storm system will spark thunderstorms and potential for severe weather, later this week. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms late on Thursday will be followed by widespread, gusty storms, late on Thursday night.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-04-16 17:10:08 GMT
Only a week after two kayakers went missing, the Coast Guard handled a "mayday" call as another boat began to sink near Jerusalem Township. Boating safety begins before you head out on the water.
Only a week after two kayakers went missing, the Coast Guard handled a "mayday" call as another boat began to sink near Jerusalem Township. Boating safety begins before you head out on the water.
Monday, April 15 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-04-15 20:35:22 GMT
Waters have receded across most of northwest Ohio, but Marion County remains under a flood warning. The Scioto River is still out of its banks. Highway 203 is still flooded, just to the north of Prospect, late this Monday.
Waters have receded across most of northwest Ohio, but Marion County remains under a flood warning. The Scioto River is still out of its banks. Highway 203 is still flooded, just to the north of Prospect, late this Monday.
Sunday, April 14 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-04-14 23:33:15 GMT
River flooding continues along most northwest Ohio rivers this Sunday evening. Flood Warnings remain in effect in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Putnam, Allen, Williams, Defiance and Marion Counties.
River flooding continues along most northwest Ohio rivers this Sunday evening. Flood Warnings remain in effect in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Putnam, Allen, Williams, Defiance and Marion Counties.
Sunday, April 14 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-04-14 12:44:12 GMT
Flood waters are now receding across the viewing area, but our next storm system will pose a new threat later this week. Showers and thunderstorms are once again possible Monday through Thursday. The heaviest
More heavy rain and flooding is possible again later this week.
Saturday, April 13 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-04-14 03:37:24 GMT
Flood Warnings continue in Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa, Sandusky, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding and Marion Counties. Most rivers in northwest Ohio have crested, but remain above flood stage.
Flood Warnings continue in Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa, Sandusky, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding and Marion Counties. Most rivers in northwest Ohio have crested, but remain above flood stage.
Friday, April 12 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-04-12 16:02:56 GMT
It was a very dry start to the spring season with only 0.73" of rain in the month of March. In the past 3 days, 2-3" of rain has fallen in many locations. The highest rain totals have fallen south of Toledo.
Slow moving storm system drops 2-3" of rain in most spots.
Thursday, April 11 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-04-12 00:07:00 GMT
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours is leading to a lot of runoff and flooding potential on area rivers. The biggest impact right now will be along the Blanchard River and Eagle Creek. Both waterways will
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours is leading to a lot of runoff and flooding potential on area rivers. The biggest impact right now will be along the Blanchard River and Eagle Creek.
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:39:32 GMT
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of a person hit by lightning around 4:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. We're told an ambulance was dispatched to County Road D in Fulton County. No
One man is still in the hospital after he was struck by lightning. It happened Wednesday afternoon in Fulton County.
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