Director Klein and Deputy Director Konecki attended this workshop yesterday to enhance their alert and warning knowledge and capabilities. Our agency is grateful for the opportunity to learn directly from the professionals at FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency IPAWS.Today, Ohio EMA hosted the Federal Emergency Management Agency as they presented a workshop on the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS). ![]()
IPAWS is used by public safety officials to send urgent life-saving emergency messages to the public via mobile phones, tv, radio, and NOAA weather radios.![]()
Through structured modules, peer learning, and exercise. These modules are designed to ensure targeted learning and real-world application. The workshop includes a Live IPAWS Test, and concludes with a scenario-based activity, allowing participants to apply their understanding of the material in a collaborative setting.
At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near![]()
Deshler, or 14 miles southwest of Bowling Green, moving east at 20![]()
mph.![]()
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HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.![]()
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SOURCE...Radar indicated.![]()
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IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around![]()
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is![]()
possible.![]()
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Locations impacted include...![]()
North Baltimore, Hoytville, Custar, and Milton Center.![]()
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.![]()
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.![]()
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe![]()
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Much of today will be dry as temperatures warm into the lower 80s. Thunderstorms will push into Northwest Ohio this evening, and a few may be severe in and near the yellow Slight Risk area before weakening while progressing farther east tonight.
📢 If you have any damage reports from the storms today send them our way via email to: woodcountyema@woodcountyohio.gov or send direct to US National Weather Service Cleveland OH via their social media channels. Thank you!
A special weather statement has been issued for Bowling Green OH, Perrysburg OH and Maumee OH until 4:00 PM EDT
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