Cleveland, OH
Cleveland offers fireworks and heat safety reminders ahead of holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The City of Cleveland has issued some safety and logistical reminders ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations, which they say they expect to attract almost 100,000 people to downtown and Edgewater Park.
The first reminder: the possession and use of fireworks within the city limits is illegal.
“Please leave fireworks displays to the professionals to prevent the risk of physical harm, accidental fires, and damage to property,” reads a post from the city.
Police also caution against celebratory gunfire and “unnecessary loud noise.”
If you’re bringing children to a crowded event, police recommend establishing a reunification point. They say if you lose your child in a crowd, you should call 911 to report them missing. They urge children to look for someone in uniform if they’re lost.
“Watch children closely at events where fireworks are used,” the post reads. “Never let children handle fireworks.”
The division of fire warns the public to not open any hydrants, noting they can deplete the water that could be needed for a fire.
Grilling is a popular pastime on Independence Day, but the division of fire is reminding those celebrating that they should only use propane and charcoal grills outside and at least three feet from their home or anything flammable.
The division of EMS is warning about the dangers of heat emergencies, as people spend their day and evening outdoors. They note that older people, very young people and those with chronic medical conditions are most at risk.
They specify three types of these emergencies: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The first of these can be treated by ceasing activity, getting cool and ingesting fluids.
The third, heat stroke, can be identified by “dizziness, slurred speech, seizures and unresponsiveness.” They recommend an immediate call to 911 in addition to cooling the individual.
“Do your best to avoid becoming overheated,” the post reads. “Wear loose clothing, stay in a cool location if possible, and drink plenty of fluids. Check in on the elderly and watch children closely. These emergencies can come on and progress quickly; if you see any signs of heat illness in yourself or others, be sure to stop activity and cool down.”
The Division of Animal Care & Control recommends pets be left inside if fireworks are occurring in your area, as the loud noises could spook them and cause them to run away.
They also recommend keeping them inside if it is extremely hot, making sure they have water and shade if outside, keeping them off hot asphalt and keeping an eye out for heat stress. They also stress to never leave a pet in the car.
Finally, for some logistical advice, the police encourage the public to expect longer travel times if heading to a popular destination. They also note that some road closures are likely for those planning on heading to Edgewater Park.
They also recommend citizens read parking signs downtown, as various holiday parking restrictions will be in effect.
“The City of Cleveland and its Safety Divisions are working around the clock to ensure a safe holiday for all visitors and residents,” the city’s post reads. “These efforts are part of Mayor Bibb’s Summer Safety Plan, a comprehensive All-Of-Government approach to reducing crime citywide.”
CLEVELAND, Ohio — One more frigid day stands between Northeast Ohio and a brief warmup that will bring the region its first above-average temperatures since the day before Thanksgiving.
Cold, gray weather will remain in control across the region on Monday, with lingering lake-effect snow bringing minor accumulations to parts of the snowbelt before conditions gradually quiet down after a snow-filled weekend.
The periods of light snow continue early Monday in far northeastern Ohio, especially eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, where an additional inch or two of accumulation is possible through the evening, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
While snowfall rates are expected to remain light, brief coatings of snow are possible on untreated roads, particularly in the snowbelt.
Elsewhere across Northeast Ohio, conditions will stay mostly dry, though skies remain mostly cloudy and temperatures will remain well below normal. Afternoon highs will struggle to climb out of the upper teens to lower 20s.
Lake-effect snow will gradually shift east and weaken later Monday as winds turn more southwesterly. Any lingering snow showers should wind down overnight, with little additional accumulation expected. Lows across the region will be in the low to mid teens.
Milder Tuesday brings break from deep freeze
Skies will turn sunnier early Tuesday before clouds increase later in the day as winds turn breezy from the southwest. Temperatures will climb into the mid 30s — a noticeable step up from recent days and enough to push most of Northeast Ohio above freezing during the afternoon.
Dry weather is expected to hold through the day and into Tuesday night as high pressure slides east, keeping travel impacts minimal ahead of a more active pattern later in the week.
Windy, wet storm brings first above-average temperatures in weeks
Northeast Ohio’s brief warmup will continue through Wednesday, with highs climbing to around 40 degrees, before peaking Thursday as the warmest day of the week.
A strong storm system is expected to move through the Great Lakes on Thursday, pushing temperatures into the upper 40s — the area’s first above-average day since Nov. 26, according to the National Weather Service.
But that warmth will come with consequences. As the system moves through, it’s expected to bring gusty winds and widespread rain.
That rain is expected to overspread the region Thursday into early Thursday night, with rainfall totals around a half-inch likely and localized amounts approaching an inch possible. Mild temperatures and rising humidity will lead to noticeable snowmelt, though widespread river flooding is not expected.
Wind gusts could reach 35 to 40 mph, particularly during the warm, southwest flow Thursday and again along the lakeshore following a strong cold front Thursday night.
A flash freeze is possible late Thursday night as temperatures drop sharply behind the cold front, falling from the upper 40s into the low 20s by early Friday. Rain may briefly change to snow before ending, with only minor accumulation expected.
Lake-effect snow possible Friday, milder weekend ahead
Colder air pouring over Lake Erie on Friday could trigger a round of lake-effect snow, mainly in the primary snowbelt east of Cleveland. At this point, forecasters say the setup looks more like an advisory-level event rather than a major storm, with snow tapering off by Friday night as high pressure builds in.
Temperatures will rebound again this weekend, with highs climbing back into the 40s Saturday before another system brings rain late Saturday into Saturday night. High pressure is expected to return Sunday, keeping the up-and-down temperature pattern in place heading into the days before Christmas.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police responded to a report of shots fired early Sunday morning.
The Fourth District officers responded to 3547 E 93rd St. at approximately 3 a.m., near the VSP Lounge Inc and Skeets Bar.
Police said when arriving to the scene, officers located a man lying near the entrance of the location.
The man was unresponsive and wasn’t breathing.
Cleveland EMS responded and pronounced the 24-year-old man deceased on scene.
Cleveland police said three adult men with gunshot wounds arrived separately at three area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
There are no suspects who have been identified at this time.
The Cleveland Police Homicide Unit is investigating.
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Cleveland, OH
Snow keeps stacking up: See early city-by-city totals as parts of NE Ohio near 8 inches
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Snow piled up fast across parts of Northeast Ohio over the past 24 hours, with some snowbelt communities already seeing 6 to 8 inches even as lake-effect snow continues to fall.
Those totals, released by the National Weather Service on Sunday morning, reflect snowfall from Saturday into early Sunday.
Reports collected between 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday showed 7 inches near Strongsville, 6 inches near Bath, and 7.5 inches near Newbury in Geauga County.
Those early totals, however, do not tell the full story. Lake-effect snow remains ongoing Sunday and is expected to continue into Monday, meaning additional accumulation is likely in many areas.
Forecasters say snow will be steady to heavy at times through Sunday evening, as cold, moisture-rich air remains locked over Lake Erie.
Many Northeast Ohio locations are expected to see 3 to 6 inches of additional snow through Monday morning, with higher totals possible where lake-effect bands persist the longest.
The greatest risk for heavier additional snowfall on Sunday — potentially 5 to 8 inches — includes northern Lorain, southwestern Cuyahoga, northern Medina and central Summit counties, along with portions of the primary snowbelt east of Cleveland.
Read more: Lake-effect snow machine continues Sunday: 5-8 more inches could hit some areas
Within the strongest bands, snowfall rates could reach around 1 inch per hour on Sunday, quickly reducing visibility and making travel hazardous.
Gusty winds, with gusts up to 35 mph near Lake Erie, may also lead to blowing and drifting snow.
It will remain bitterly cold, with highs Sunday only reaching the mid-teens to mid-20s, and subzero wind chills possible at times into Monday.
Reported snowfall totals
(Measured between 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday)
Cuyahoga County
- Lakewood: 2.7 inches
- Parma: 3.2
- Richmond Heights: 2.0
- Shaker Heights: 2.5
- Strongsville: 7.0
- University Heights: 3.6
- Westlake: 3.9
- Woodmere: 3.8
Geauga County
- Auburn Corners: 4.3
- Middlefield: 4.0
- Newbury: 7.5
Lake County
- Madison: 1.3
- Mentor-on-the-Lake: 1.6
- Willoughby: 0.5
Lorain County
- Amherst: 3.5
- Avon: 3.7
- Elyria: 2.5
- Lorain: 2.0
- North Ridgeville: 3.8
- Oberlin: 1.0–2.4
- Vermilion: 2.7
Medina County
- Homerville: 1.7
- Medina: 2.8–3.5
- Spencer: 2.1
- Wadsworth: 3.3
Portage County
- Craig Beach: 2.0
- Kent: 3.0–3.5
- Mantua: 5.0
- Ravenna: 2.8–3.0
- Streetsboro: 3.4
- Windham: 2.5
Summit County
- Barberton: 2.5
- Bath: 6.0
- Copley: 4.2
- Macedonia: 4.1
- Munroe Falls: 3.5
- Reminderville: 4.5
- Stow: 2.5
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