UPDATE #2 MESSAGE:
Updated: 7 am on 9 January 2024.
Impact Weather: Wednesday (10 Jan 2024)
Resources:
NWS Watches & Warnings for OHIO or just CLINTON COUNTY.
Power outages for OHIO, Clinton County, AES, and Duke Energy.
How to prepare now by using key words POWER and WINTER.
Timing: 7 pm on Tuesday (9 Jan 2024) to noon on Wednesday (10 Jan 2024)
Hazards: Gusty Winds & driving (high profile vehicles)
Note: Wind Advisory in effect for Clinton County from 7 PM Tuesday to noon Wednesday.
Wind Advisory area:
NWS Messaging:
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky and central, south central, southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
NWS Weather Graph data as of this post:
[END UPDATE # 2]
- - UPDATE #1 MESSAGE - -
Updated: 7 am on 8 January 2024.
Impact Weather: Wednesday (10 Jan 2024)
Resources:
NWS Watches & Warnings for OHIO or just CLINTON COUNTY.
NWS Messaging - Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
411 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
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411 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Winds may gust to around 45 mph Tuesday night into Wednesday and again Friday night into Saturday.
Wind chill values are forecast to be in the zero to five below zero range Sunday morning.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Winds may gust to around 45 mph Tuesday night into Wednesday and again Friday night into Saturday.
Wind chill values are forecast to be in the zero to five below zero range Sunday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.NWS Weather Graph Data as of this post showing wind, rain, and potential snow (possible wet wintery mix) early on Wednesday.
[END UPDATE # 1]
- - ORIGINAL MESSAGE - -
PREPARE NOW MESSAGE
Issued: 5 January 2024.
Impact Weather: Wednesday (10 Jan 2024)
Initial review of weather data and modeling is indicating a potential for disruptive weather (winds & rain) that could impact power in remote areas.
NWS Messaging - Hazardous Weather Outlook:
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
345 PM EST Fri Jan 5 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Snow will spread across the region tonight and continue through Saturday. Snow accumulations between one and two inches expected. Untreated roads and elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses, may develop some slick spots.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Snow will continue through Saturday afternoon. Snow accumulations between one and two inches expected. Untreated roads and elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses, may develop some slick spots.
Winds may gust to around 40 mph Tuesday into Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report snow and ice accumulations to the National Weather Service.This post will be updated when more information becomes available.
Until that time, consider reviewing the recommended actions below and assess your situation for potential impacts for power outage and be prepared to mitigate.
Recommended Actions:
Review actions and begin implementing as they apply to your situation. Use keywords SEVERE, TORNADO and POWER at https://www.cc-ema.org/prepare
If you have a member of your household that has serious medical conditions and require an electrically powered medical device? Then you may want to look into the following programs from our area providers.
AES Program: https://www.aes-ohio.com/outages (look under the Power outage FAQs questions for "I have special medical condition and rely on electricity to keep medical equipment running..."
Duke Energy: https://www.duke-energy.com/.../special.../life-suppor
The Emergency Notices Page is not active as of this post, but if the situation continues to deteriorate, you can check for information on What to Do, What NOT to DO, Where to Go, Where to Avoid, and additional information.
If you have not signed up for Emergency Alerts.
Event Organizers: If you are holding an event over this period and are interested in receiving Weather Observation messages (text or email via DTN Wx Sentry) to support your decision making for any outdoor related activities for the areas listed below, please contact EMA.
Send email to breckel.thomas@clintoncountyohio.us with your org name, individual name(s), email, and mobile number to be added (no cost). Please specify if there are desired quiet times to not receive observation alerts. You will need to specify which areas below you want coverage for.
Blanchester
Clarksville
Lees Creek
New Vienna
Port William
Sabina
Wilmington
Stay Weather Aware this weekend (wet snow)!
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