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One forecast scenario has a potent storm rolling through the Northeast on Thursday afternoon.

A disruptive Thanksgiving winter storm is coming with a side of the coldest air in months

Mary Gilbert, CNN November 25, 2024

(CNN) —A storm and the first punch of winterlike chill will combine to cause Thanksgiving travel headaches across the eastern half of the United States as Mother Nature serves up a smorgasbord of sloppy...

Heat infographic courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Temperatures rise as Kent is placed under an excessive heat advisory

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2024

As temperatures rise to 90 degrees this week, the National Weather Service placed a heat advisory on northeastern and midwestern states, including Ohio. Brian Mitchell, an observing program leader for...

Hazardous weather is about to erupt in the central US with a potential fire outbreak, tornadoes and feet of snow

Mary Gilbert, CNN March 13, 2024

CNN -- A powerful storm is poised to deliver nearly every weather hazard possible to the central US beginning Wednesday. An extreme wildfire risk – the highest risk level possible...

Strong atmospheric rivers are expected to wallop the Northwest with heavy rain and snow

Allison Chinchar and Sara Tonks, CNN December 4, 2023

CNN — Multiple atmospheric rivers are expected to roll across the northwestern US over the next few days, bringing heavy rain, feet of snow and strong winds. In total, more than half a dozen western...

Heavy rain turns to mud at Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, on September 2, 2023. (Eddie Codel)

Tens of thousands at Burning Man told to conserve water and food after heavy rains leave attendees stranded in Nevada desert

Emma Tucker, CNN September 2, 2023

CNN -- Tens of thousands of people attending the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert are being told to conserve food, water and fuel as they shelter in place in the Black Rock Desert after a heavy...

At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

CNN -- At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one...

Hazy skies in downtown Kent due to Canadian wildfires on June 28, 2023.

Canadian wildfires cover Kent State in blanket of smoke

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 28, 2023

It’s a hazy, smoky day in Kent due to the abundance of smoke that has traveled from Canadian wildfires. There is an air quality alert in effect for most of Northeastern Ohio today, June 28, according...

Northeast Ohio dodges the severe weather bullet

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter April 5, 2023

The threat of severe storms in northeast Ohio largely diminished Wednesday afternoon because of some unexpected rain. TV2's Jacob Brooks explains how to stay safe in severe weather and how Portage County's...

Winter weather poses challenges for commuter students

Luke Trupo, Reporter February 9, 2023

Winter is in full effect, which means snowfall and ice are on the way and commuting students are prepared to deal with these conditions when going to class. Kent State has an average of 21,000 undergraduate...

The coldest wind chills in decades will thrash New England as 8 deaths are now linked to an ice storm in the South

CNN— Dangerous wind chills as cold as 50 degrees Fahrenheit below zero are set to blast the Northeast as the number of deaths linked to an ice storm in the South rose to eight. The mind-numbing wind...

Winter storm arrives in Northeast Ohio: What you need to know

December 22, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of Northeast Ohio, including Portage County. The storm is expected to bring strong wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, wind chills...

Models still aren't agreeing on how much ice will setup with this winter storm, however, here's one possible scenario the American model is suggesting.

Winter storm alerts in place as millions brace for more rain, snow and ice

Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist February 1, 2022

(CNN) -- As the second winter storm in less than a week sets up across the country, 21 states are gearing up for a blast of winter precipitation and dangerously cold temperatures. More than 85 million...

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