Brad Gilbert, Emergency Management Agency director for Wood County, has issued the following advisory:
Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has increased the risk category from “Slight” to “Enhanced.” Lower and upper atmospheric conditions this afternoon and evening will be conducive to severe weather development. Forecast models indicate a line or area of thunderstorms will move into NW Ohio around/after 4:00 p.m. and be into the Wood County area between 5:00 and 6:00pm this evening. There is a strong potential that the SPC will issue a Tornado WATCH for our area within the next couple of hours. This is our first chance of severe weather for the season, so please have a plan and monitor conditions closely this afternoon and evening. Have a means to monitor local media, weather radios, or phone apps to receive the latest weather information and possible warnings.
Stay weather aware today!
