Fall like temperatures will stick around through this weekend. A few lingering showers today will give way to mostly sunny skies later this week.
Showers will continue into late tonight then decrease for the daytime hours Tuesday. Showers will increase in coverage again late Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 p.m. ET.![]()
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What to expect:![]()
• Radio and TV programs will pause for about 1 minute to show the test message.![]()
• You may hear the standard EAS tones.![]()
• The message may be in English, Spanish, or both.![]()
• Cell phones will not receive this test.![]()
• No action is needed.![]()
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These tests help ensure emergency alerts work when they matter most.![]()
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Learn more: fema.gov/2026-national-test
Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. While emergency personnel do their best to quickly respond to emergencies, it can take time for them to arrive on the scene. The best way to help our kids during an emergency is to help prepare them before one occurs. Disaster planning, response and recovery efforts must consider the unique needs and abilities of children, who make up roughly a quarter of the U.S. population.![]()
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👍Children Are Positive Influencers - Children can effectively bring the message of preparedness home to their families.![]()
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🗣️Children Can Become Leaders - Including youth in preparedness empowers children to become leaders at home and in their schools and communities.![]()
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🦸Children Can be Confident During an Emergency - Children who are prepared experience less anxiety and feel more confident during actual emergencies and disasters.
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Ohio Emergency Management Agency
www.ema.ohio.gov
Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
www.weathersafety.ohio.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov
www.ready.gov
www.floodsmart.gov
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
Wood County Health District
www.woodcountyhealth.org
Wood County
www.woodcountyohio.gov
Wood County Sheriff’s Office
www.woodcountysheriff.com
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman’s Association (NOVFA)
www.novfa.net