Ohio Emergency Management Agency

The Fourth of July can be a fun time to spend outdoors at parades and cookouts, but July can also bring extreme heat. Follow these tips to have a fun and safe holiday! To learn more about extreme heat safety, visit: https://bit.ly/3XLHCzy

Along with the heat and humidity, there is the potential for severe weather today. Pay attention to changing weather conditions throughout the day.
7/04/24

[910 am 7/4/24] Here is an update on severe weather potential today. We are expecting two rounds of storms, one in the early afternoon and another in the late afternoon/early evening. There is an increased potential for damaging winds and perhaps a tornado or two, as well as localized flooding, particularly with the second round, primarily in the slight risk (level 2/5) area. Stay weather aware during your Independence Day activities.

🇺🇸 Wishing you a Happy and SAFE Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

The Fourth of July can be a stressful day for pets with loud noises and commotion. Be sure to follow all safety precautions to keep your pets safe tomorrow! For more information on pet safety, visit: https://www.ready.gov/pets

It is important to account for everyone in your home when making your emergency kit. This also means that you should make sure everyone knows where to access it if they need it. To learn more, visit: EMA.Ohio.Gov

Heat, humidity and the potential for severe weather are back.
Here are a few tips to help keep you safe and comfortable:

🌞 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
🌞 Dress for the weather with light weight, loose fitting clothes
🌞 Check on your neighbors to see if they need any assistance
⛈️ Know where to seek safe shelter before severe weather arrives
🌨️ Don’t drive through flooded roads
📱Have multiple ways to receive alerts & notifications

Thunderstorms forming this afternoon and evening may produce damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Seek shelter indoors if any warnings are issued. Heat and humidity will combine to make it feel around 100 this afternoon, so drink plenty of fluids if you go outside.

You never know where you will be when an emergency occurs. It’s best to have an emergency kit ready for each place you spend a significant amount of time. For more information Ready.Ohio.Gov

This is not a record we wanted to break.
See the post below from our partners at US National Weather Service Cleveland OH

On Saturday, June 29th, Willard Tornado broke the record with the 63rd tornado touching down in Ohio, surpassing the previous high of 62 set back in 1992. Let's all stay safe and keep our communities informed.

New medications, dietary restrictions, and other factors can change in a year. Reconsider your needs and update your kit accordingly.
To learn more, go to EMA.Ohio.gov

Don't forget your pets! Know how to keep them safe in extreme heat. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3XmRyPA

Who is the most at risk during ? Make sure to follow all safety precautions and be aware of your risks. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3xC9SKe

From our partners US National Weather Service Cleveland OH: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT.

UPDATE: As of 4:00 PM this watch has been cancelled across our forecast area as storms have exited to the east.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT.

To close out National Lightning Safety Week, we want to remember our OH Weather Awareness poster contest winner's message. When thunder roars, go indoors! Thanks for following along this week. For more severe weather information, visit: https://bit.ly/3L3I58I

Remember, there is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm. When thunder roars, immediately seek safe shelter. Check out these tips that can help reduce your risk if you're caught outside during a storm. To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3z95bYA

Always remember, if you see a flash, you need to dash inside! Thunderstorms can produce lightning that can strike up to 10 miles away from the storm. To learn more go to: https://bit.ly/3PY9hbT

We partnered with Ohio Department of Natural Resources to bring you these safety tips while swimming at Ohio's State Parks to beat the heat. For more information on swimming safety, visit: https://bit.ly/45GXvJw

The 30-30 rule is a good trick to remember . Always remember to follow safety precautions during a storm. To learn more go to, https://bit.ly/3PY9hbT

We partnered with Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to spread the word on the dos and don'ts of lightning safety. To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3PY9hbT

Ohio EMA is in Portsmouth today with Scioto Co. EMA and FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 5 participating in a Resilience Roundtable with a whole community focus. Some partners in attendance include county emergency managers, public safety, and floodplain administrators.

There is a potential for strong to severe storms later today. Have multiple ways to receive weather information.

[4:10 AM] A complex forecast scenario in the works with the potential for strong to severe storms later today! Have multiple ways to receive weather information.

There is a lot of information out there about lightning safety. Make sure you're getting it from reliable sources. Check out these common myths about and learn what the actual fact is! To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3PY9hbT

Thunderstorms are possible today. Stay weather aware.

[4:05 AM] We're expecting multiple rounds of thunderstorms today, with the greater threat for severe weather during the afternoon hours. Remember, even if a storm isn't "severe," lightning always poses a danger!

June 23-29 is ! Follow along with us as we post lightning safety tips and information. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3PY9hbT

When severe weather strikes, it is important to make sure you’re getting your information from credible sources. To learn more, visit: EMA.Ohio.Gov

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[10:40 PM] There is no snow in the forecast for tonight.

WEAs are a trusted way to receive emergency notifications. You do not have to sign up to receive these alerts on your phone.
To learn more, visit: EMA.Ohio.Gov

When temperatures rise, it's important to take all safety precautions. Know your risk and follow these extreme heat safety tips. To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/3XmRyPA

☀️ Happy first day of Summer! ☀️ Know what to do before, during, and after extreme heat. Learn more at ready.gov/heat.