Weather Warnings for Ohio

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Ohio
Alerts Updated: December 29, 2025, 8:30 pm  UTC


Snow Squall Warning issued December 29 at 3:29PM EST until December 29 at 4:30PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Geauga County in northeastern Ohio... Northeastern Cuyahoga County in northeastern Ohio... Lake County in northeastern Ohio... Southwestern Ashtabula County in northeastern Ohio... * Until 430 PM EST. * At 327 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Perry to near Lakewood, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This snow squall will impact portions of I-90, I-480, I-271, and U.S. route 422. Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Painesville, Willowick, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Euclid, Mentor, Cleveland Heights, Solon, Willoughby, Twinsburg, Eastlake, Warrensville Heights, Macedonia, South Russell, Middlefield, Perry, Orwell, Burton, and Highland Hills.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 3:29 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 4:30 pm
Area:  Ashtabula, OH; Cuyahoga, OH; Geauga, OH; Lake, OH


Snow Squall Warning issued December 29 at 3:03PM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Northeastern Lake County in northeastern Ohio... Central Ashtabula County in northeastern Ohio... Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania... * Until 400 PM EST. * At 302 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from 23 miles north of Fairport Harbor to 11 miles northwest of North Kingsville to near Erie, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. Impacts to portions of I-90 and northern I-79 are expected. Locations impacted include... Erie, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva-On-The-Lake, Edinboro, Geneva, North East, Madison, Girard, North Kingsville, Waterford, Albion, Wattsburg, Northwest Harborcreek, Harborcreek, Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Lake City, Austinburg, and Kingsville.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 3:03 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Ashtabula, OH; Lake, OH; Crawford, PA; Erie, PA


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 2:20PM EST until December 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will continue to result in highly variable travel conditions. Occasional wind gusts to 50 mph continue to be recorded along and east of I-69.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 2:20 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 7:00 pm
Area:  Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Whitley; Allen; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Western St. Joseph; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:50PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous measured wind gusts of 45 to 62 mph have been recorded at area weather stations late this morning and early this afternoon. This includes a gust to 61 mph at 12:19 pm EST at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Power outages have also been reported in several areas.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:50 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker


Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 29 at 1:38PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Geauga County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected this afternoon into the overnight hours. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at times.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:38 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Geauga


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 1:38PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected late this afternoon and evening. Snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour at times.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:38 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Cuyahoga; Lake; Ashtabula Inland; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Ashtabula Lakeshore


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:38PM EST until December 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:38 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 7:00 pm
Area:  Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Randolph


High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 1:36PM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Erie, Huron, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:36 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Hancock; Seneca; Huron


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:36PM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, and Wyandot Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:36 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Marion; Morrow; Knox


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:36PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Ashland, Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne Counties. In Pennsylvania, Crawford County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:36 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Medina; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning; Holmes; Crawford


High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 1:36PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lorain, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 1:36 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 10:00 pm
Area:  Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern Erie


Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 12:32PM EST until December 29 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 12:32 pm      Expires:  December 29, 2025, 6:00 pm
Area:  Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto