Severe Storm Threatens Northeast Ohio Under Dense Fog Blanket

The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a Dense Fog Advisory early Friday. It covers parts of Northeast Ohio through 11 a.m.

Areas affected and visibility

The advisory includes Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Visibility fell to a quarter mile or less in some locations.

Drivers can expect a dense fog blanket during the morning commute. Travel may be hazardous until conditions improve.

Safety guidance for motorists

Authorities advise motorists to slow down and use headlights. Increasing following distance is strongly recommended.

Allow extra travel time and avoid sudden lane changes. Stay alert for stalled or slowed vehicles.

Short-lived calm, then unsettled weather

Fog should lift later Friday morning. Skies will become mostly cloudy before clearing into the afternoon.

High temperatures are forecast to reach the low 70s. The calmer pattern will not last long.

Timing and threats of storm activity

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form late Friday night into Saturday. A cold front will help trigger the activity.

Some storms could become strong to severe Saturday afternoon. Threats include damaging wind gusts, large hail and isolated tornadoes.

Rain, winds and cooler air

Rain chances remain high through Saturday, with gusty, breezy conditions. Cooler air arrives behind the system Saturday night.

Sunday highs are likely to fall into the low 50s. Lingering showers are possible across the region.

Late weekend chill and a brief wintry chance

Temperatures could dip near freezing Sunday night. A slight chance exists for mix with snow showers before drying out.

Conditions should trend drier early next week. Forecast updates are available from the National Weather Service.

For related coverage, see Filmogaz.com’s report on Wednesday’s intense hail storm in Cuyahoga County.