Thursday Afternoon Update
SEVERE POTENTIAL
The severe weather potential has decreased across the Power of 5 viewing area for this afternoon and evening. There is still an isolated chance of a few damaging wind gusts and a brief spin-up this evening. Periods of heavy rain and lightning will also be possible.
The Storm Prediction Center has lowered the risk for severe weather. The entire viewing area is now under a marginal risk for severe weather, which is a level 1/5. It means isolated strong to severe storms are possible. There is a much greater chance for severe weather way to our south near the Tennessee River Valley, Alabama, and Mississippi.
If you live farther to the north and the west, temperatures are much colder than communities to the south this afternoon. Colder temperatures significantly lower the potential for any severe storms. Therefore, the more south you live, the greater chance you have to see any severe weather.
Quite the range in temperatures across NE Ohio! Nearly 60 degrees to the south and upper 30s to low 40s to the north! You can thank a front for that! pic.twitter.com/OjNVZFqncO
— Katie McGraw (@KatieMcGrawx) February 16, 2023
TIMING
Most of the afternoon should be mainly dry after the morning round exited the area. The best chance of any strong storm appears to be a small window during this evening for a few hours. It does look like the more south you live - the greater chance you have to see severe storms.
Temperatures will decrease from the north to the south, and everyone is cold by sunrise on Friday. Temperatures stay cold all day on Friday with afternoon temps hanging out in the 20s.
Additionally, as temperatures crash, rain will change to a wintry mix tonight. This does not look to last long, but there could be some icy and slick spots. Eventually, the mix will change all over to snow. Scattered snow showers will linger for most of Friday. Accumulation looks minor. Less than 1 inch for most of the area and up to 2 inches in the snowbelt.
Be sure to check in with the Power of 5 Weather Team this evening for the latest information. You can also check back to this article. We will continue to update this information throughout the day. Additionally, have a way to receive warnings if and when storms become severe.
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