Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (NEOHCAMS)

Dear Chapter Members:

Over the past few years, attendance at our educational meetings has been steadily dropping. With one exception in 2012, our meetings have included fewer than ten people even though we have had excellent speakers with very interesting topics. I am sure you would agree that it isn’t appropriate to ask a speaker to devote several hours to prepare and deliver a presentation that only a few people show up to hear. The Board has made several efforts to increase awareness of the Chapter and improve attendance at our meetings, unfortunately they have not been successful.

In light of this situation, the Chapter’s Board has reluctantly decided to suspend the scheduling of any future meetings. We’re not disbanding the Chapter, rather we are simply placing it in a dormant status for the time being. If you have any ideas of how we can keep the Chapter alive and flourishing, please share them with a Board member.

Sincerely,

Mark A. Thornton
President

The effects of Sandy will extend as far west as the Ohio Valley. Heavy rain is expected, with the heaviest amounts occurring across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Heavy rains could lead to widespread flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas or areas located near rivers and streams. High winds are also expected, with gusts in excess of 65mph possible along the lakeshore. Tree and power line damage is expected. In preparation for the storm, be sure to secure loose objects around the yard to prevent them from being blown away and causing property damage. If you are in a flood prone area, you should have a plan ready in case your area floods. Please visit http://www.ready.gov/floods for flood safety tips and what you can do to prepare. Stay updated on Sandy and its impacts to your area by visiting our website at www.weather.gov/cle.

Some interesting weather out on Lake Erie this weekend. Enjoy!

Another waterspout picture as seen from near Midway Mall in Elyria around 12:06 pm. Submitted by: Joanne Bradford

Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. The round of thunderstorms that develop will likely be stronger than what occurred on Monday.

Severe Thunderstorms are possible after 2 pm and may continue through the evening.

Two areas of severe weather are possible today with a Slight Risk across portions of the Ohio Valley as well as parts of southwest Oklahoma into north-central Texas. Storms across the Ohio Valley will pose a threat of mainly large hail and damaging winds but a tornado or two will also be possible. The main threat with isolated storms from southwest Oklahoma into north-central Texas will be large, damaging hail.

Get the latest forecast details from our website: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Flood Advisory

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=OHZ011&warncounty=OHC035&firewxzone=OHZ011&local_place1=Cleveland+OH&product1=Flood+Advisory

National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!

Flood Watch

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=OHZ011&warncounty=OHC035&firewxzone=OHZ011&local_place1=Cleveland+OH&product1=Flood+Watch

National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!

If anyone is interested in becoming a storm spotter, the US National Weather Service Cleveland OH will be offering SKYWARN training. The training is free and open to the public. Check the schedule to find one near you!

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/cle/skywarn/training/spottran.html

NWS Cleveland Ohio Skywarn Spotter Training Schedule Being a storm spotter not only means dedication, but also training. Each spring the Cleveland office of the National Weather Service trains members of police & fire departments, emergency management officials, am...