Severe Weather Expected for Ohio and Pennsylvania: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued 8/5

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Anticipated Early This Week

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Lake Erie, North Central Ohio, Northeast Ohio, Northwest Ohio, and Northwest Pennsylvania. Residents and mariners in these areas should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions over the next few days.

Weather Conditions and Potential Impacts

Monday through Saturday:

  • Monday Afternoon through Monday Night:
    • Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms are expected, accompanied by frequent lightning and torrential rainfall.
    • Severe Hazards: Some storms may become severe, producing damaging wind gusts. Torrential rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding.
  • Tuesday:
    • Additional Thunderstorms: Further thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for localized damaging wind gusts and flooding rainfall.

Areas Under Watch

The Hazardous Weather Outlook covers a wide region including:

  • Lake Erie
  • North Central Ohio
  • Northeast Ohio
  • Northwest Ohio
  • Northwest Pennsylvania

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