Severe Weather

PLEASE Do NOT call Law Enforcement for Weather Information


Information Sources for Weather Related Road Conditions

  • Listen to local radio and tv stations for current weather status.
  • The Courier Info Line at 419-421-8888 Option 2424
  • The Courier web site
Weather Conditions
Level Description
1   Alert Roadways are hazardous, drive with extreme caution.
2  Advisory Roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.
3  Emergency Most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer. Violaters may be cited.

Thunder Storms
Watch Conditions are favorable for a strong thunder storm to occur within the time period defined
Warning Severe weather has been spotted and is headed our way. May be dangerous lightning, high winds, large amounts of rainfall, hail, and thunder. Seek shelter away from windows.
Tornado
Watch Conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur within the time period defined
Warning A funnel cloud has been spotted and may be coming our way. Emergency sirens will sound throughout the city and in areas of the county. Tornadic storms may also contain high winds, dangerous lightning, large mounts of rainfall, hail, and thunder. Seek shelter away from windows and in a secure area such as in a basement.








Flood
Watch Indicates that local water levels (lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams) are rising to dangerous levels and could overrun their banks.
Warning Indicates that the former has happened, making roadways hazardous, and in severe cases causing areas to be evacuated. Flash floods happen in a very short time, and can recede nearly as fast as they appear. Flash floods can make roadways treacherous and rivers dangerous.