Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Don't miss these must-see items for today
Mandel lecture: Dan Abrams is visiting the Mandel JCC tonight. Don’t miss the ABC legal analyst’s talk about the media and the law. Free movie: Our neighbors at Legacy Village will host their first Moonlight Movie tonight at 7 p.m. Go for a free outdoor screening of How to Train Your Dragon and kids’ activities. Do good: The Jewish Family Services Association is collecting rice for its food pantry all month – get more details here. Win $50: We’re giving away a $50 gift card this month to the Beachwood Place Mall, and all you have to do to enter is comment on the directory listings for your favorite places! Find out more here. Weather check: The weather will be warmer today with a high of 76 degrees and partly cloudy.
Monday, May 23, 2011
The National Weather Service says to stay inside and move away from windows
UPDATE 9:15 p.m. The National Weather Service has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning, but a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until midnight tonight for 18 counties, including Cuyahoga. --- UPDATE 7:20 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several areas of Cuyahoga County, including Cleveland Heights, until 7:45 tonight. According to the NWS Cleveland website, "This is a dangerous storm. Seek shelter inside now and stay away from windows." The storm could bring hail as large as golf balls and winds of up to 60 mph. There is also a tornado warning in effect for areas of Southwestern Cuyahoga County, Eastern Lorain County and Northern Medina County. ---- Thank goodness the sun came out this…
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Winter weather warning in effect until 10 p.m.
Updated 11 a.m. Friday According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest snowfall is expected this morning - and reports were of 3 to 5 and even 6 inches in places earlier this morning with an expected 3 to 5 inches more today - but the snow will taper off west to east this afternoon. The winter weather warning is stil in effect until 10 p.m. The roads are hit-or-miss: Beachwood's are mostly clear but in Cleveland Heights several inches of snow and slush still stand on most roads. --- We’ll see 6 to 10 inches of wet snow by Friday evening. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. The rain we see tonight will soon turn to snow, according to the NWS website. The snow is expected to…
Friday, March 4, 2011
Storms expected to drench the already saturated ground this weekend
The ground hasn't had a chance to dry yet, and more storms are on the way. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch until Sunday morning for Cleveland this weekend, as rain is expected to move through the area tonight and Saturday and drench the already soaked ground. There is a chance of thunderstorms and rainfall up to 2 inches, with higher amounts possible in some areas. The ground is already saturated, so even if we don't see heavy rain, flooding is likely along some bodies of water, according to the NWS. Check back with Beachwood Patch for updates as they become available.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
After brief winter reprieve, heavy snow to return to area
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of northern Ohio, calling for up to a foot of snow in some areas. The warning will be in effect from 9 tonight through 4 p.m Friday. According to the weather service, a strong low-pressure system will move from Cincinnati toward Youngstown tonight, with rain, sleet and eventually snow and heavy winds. The heaviest accumulation is expected between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday. By Friday afternoon, we're expected to see snow accumulation of six to 10 inches, with some areas getting up to a foot. Winds are expected to pick up Friday, with gusts expected up to 35 mph. Check back for updates as the storm progresses.
