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First Frost of the Season Possible for the Toledo Area Next Tuesday Morning as Cold Air Spreads Across the Great Lakes Right on Schedule

Toledo, Ohio – There is some bad news on the way for mosquitoes and ragweed. The first frost of the season is possible for parts of the Toledo area next Tuesday morning, October 6. Frost is most likely northwest of Toledo, while areas near the Lake Erie shoreline are unlikely to see it. Interestingly, October 6 is also Toledo’s average date for the first frost of the season, making this about as “normal” as it gets.

Strong winds from the northeast make Toledo-area algae even more gross

Western Lake Erie’s 2026 algal bloom is still going strong in the Toledo area as October looms. Water at several locations, including Maumee Bay State Park and Bay Shore Road in Oregon, has taken on a particularly thick, green hue in recent days. The bloom was already in a prolonged peak. But the appearance and texture of it became intensified by strong winds from the northeast. Those winds pushed more of the bloom from the open lake toward the western shoreline, experts said. Elevated toxins have been found but have remained at levels that water-treatment plant operators have been able to handle. “The green lapping water started about a week ago and continues,” said Sandy Bihn, founder of the Lake Erie Waterkeeper activist group. As a waterfront property owner along Bay Shore Road, she has a front-row seat to the situation. She said it is “gross, thick, putrid green water” that suggests to her that the battle against algal blooms is far from over. Justin Chaffin, Ohio Sea Grant/Ohio State University Stone Laboratory research coordinator, said last week’s strong winds from the northeast “concentrated the HAB [harmful algal bloom] into the Maumee Bay area, but the sloshing effect might push

Patchy Frost Possible as Lows Drop Into the Mid 30s Across Ohio Including Celina, Wooster, and Van Wert About a Month Early

OHIO — A chilly night is on tap across Ohio and nearby areas, with lows dropping into the lower 40s for much of the region and some inland rural spots falling into the mid 30s. While most areas will not see frost, a few typically colder locations could see patchy frost develop late tonight into early Friday morning. If it forms, frost would arrive roughly a month earlier than normal, and some residents may even be turning on the furnace by morning.

High winds and waves hit East Harbor State Park

East Harbor State Park Lake Erie shoreline was hit by hard winds out of the northeast with dangerous rip current warnings from the National Weather Service on Sept. 21, 2026. Waves were predicted to be 7-9 feet from Catawba Island to the end of Marblehead, and at the Lake Erie Islands. Contact Roger LaPointe at 419-332-2674. This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: High winds and waves hit East Harbor State Park

Weather whiplash: Record-breaking August rain smashes record just one year after historic drought

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center predicts temperatures will likely be above normal for most of the eastern half of the country while precipitation will lean above normal for the majority of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. Despite all the hubbub in Michigan about drought, the Michigan State University Enviroweather station in Deerfield has recorded 7.76 inches of rain since Aug. 1, compared with 2.23 inches last year. Since July 1, this site has had 13.04 inches of rain compared with 5.35 inches last year. Aaron Wilson of Ohio State University said August 2026 was officially the wettest August on record since 1895. The driest August on record was in 2025.

DeWine’s state of emergency to help Miami Valley counties recover from flooding

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s proclamation Tuesday declaring a State of Emergency due to recent heavy flooding aims to send resources and more to those most affected. That includes residents of Montgomery, Greene, Logan, Mercer and Preble counties, which are among the 19 included in the proclamation. Through the declaration,...

Flooding, storm damage delay schools and close child care center Monday

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Flooded roads and storm damage are impacting schools and a child care center across the Miami Valley following another round of storms. Parkway Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, due to ongoing road flooding. Celina City Schools will also operate on a two-hour...

STAY INFORMED: Multiple schools delayed, closed after overnight storms

Some schools are delayed due to flooding, and one school is closed on Monday morning.

Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton Face More Widespread Rain This Afternoon While Indianapolis and Chicago Deal With Pesky Mist and Drizzle

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The most widespread rain will work east into Ohio as we move into the afternoon hours today, Monday, September 21, but pesky areas of mist and drizzle will keep some areas damp as we go throughout the rest of the day, according to an Afternoon Rain Set Up forecast from BAMWeather, based on simulated radar valid 2:00 p.m. EDT. Maybe not the fall weather everyone was looking for, but at least it’s not 90 degrees again.

Flooding hits Mercer County amid record rainfall

CELINA, Ohio (WDTN) – Mercer County was slammed with another wall of rain this week and more Thursday, leading to a flood warning that has been extended until 10:45 p.m. The summer has tested Ohio’s infrastructure and local authorities in the rural county, but local officials are hopeful things are on the mend. “Certainly, our […]

15 Fury Alert Day issued for additional heavy rain Saturday

Some areas across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio have seen well over 5 inches of rain within the span of only 24 hours, Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in considerable flooding across cities and towns such as Bluffton, Berne, Markle, and Huntington. Additional rainfall will be likely over the weekend. While...

Flooding closes part of busy road in Logan County

Part of State Route 117 in Logan County is closed due to flooding.

UPDATE: State Route 117 reopens in Huntsville after flooding

State Route 117 has now reopened. State Route 117, or Lima Street, between the traffic light and Fruit Street in Huntsville remains closed Thursday morning after heavy rain caused flooding in the area. The flooding created dangerous driving conditions Wednesday evening. One vehicle became disabled while attempting to drive through...

One-week outage planned for Sidney tornado siren

Previous storm coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Sidney Safety Services is warning the residents of Sidney about a local tornado siren which will be temporarily out of service. Officials said the tornado warning siren at Humphrey Park will be out of service for approximately one week because electrical work is being done in the […]

First Alert Forecast: Reprieve from rainfall Friday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Thursday morning was marked by heavy rainfall across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, resulting in treacherous driving conditions for several communities. A flash flood warning with a “considerable” threat remains in effect for Huntington, Wells, Adams, and southwest Van Wert Counties until 2:15 PM this afternoon.