Cumberland, OH Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cumberland.

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Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 12:52PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Wind gusts up to around 40 mph are possible this afternoon. These winds will blow around loose objects and may make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 11:20AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Strong southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph at times will diminish by late afternoon. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 9:47AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

A combination of breezy winds and exceptionally dry ground conditions will increase the chance for fire weather concerns this afternoon into this evening. Low relative humidity values are expected to drop into the upper 30 to low 40 percent range during peak heating hours across parts of southeast Ohio. Southerly wind gusts of 15 to 20 mph can be expected at times during the afternoon. Ohio law prohibits burning in the fall from 6 AM to 6 PM. With similar weather conditions expected on Tuesday, it would not be advised to burn this evening as lingering overnight embers could spread.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 9:34AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Low relative humidity values resulting from exceptionally dry weather will impose an increased risk for fire spread this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the upper 30 to low 40 percent range during peak heating hours across eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Southerly wind gusts to 15-20 mph at times are expected this afternoon. Exercise enhanced caution with activities that involve open flames or sparks as fires can easily spread in these weather conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 9:19AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

WHAT...The combination of warm temperatures, low daytime relative humidity values, south wind gusts of 15 to 25 MPH and recent dry weather conditions across the area will lead to elevated wildfire spread risk this afternoon. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. WHEN...Late this morning through early this evening. IMPACTS...Any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to control, especially in areas of brush, dropped leaves, and unharvested fields. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged today. Take extra care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dropped leaves and dormant vegetation or crops. If you observe a fire in a field, grassy area, or wooded area, call 9 1 1.