Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Morning for Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch for 29 counties, now in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday.
Wooster, Ohio FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Wooster and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
10 reportsHeat Advisory Issued for Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and Other Ohio Counties
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT on September 3, 2026, for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday for Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory that runs from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Heat Advisory Issued for 20 Ohio Counties Through Wednesday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio from 2 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Flood Watch Issued for Kentucky and Ohio Counties
The National Weather Service and Nigeria's flood center have issued conflicting flood alerts covering areas from Kentucky to Nigeria.
Flood Watch in Effect Until 10 PM EDT for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Other Counties
The National Weather Service warns that excessive runoff may flood rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportAkron Mayor Names Officer Fired Over Fatal Shooting of Jazmir Tucker
The city identified the dismissed officer on the record as it announced a $4.75 million settlement with the family of Jazmir Tucker, 15, who police say was shot by an officer in November 2024.
Environmental Enforcement
2 reportsTRICOR INDUSTRIAL Assessed $102,121 Penalty in Wooster, Ohio Settlement
An environmental enforcement settlement has assessed a $102,121 penalty against TRICOR INDUSTRIAL in Wooster, Ohio.
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC in Kent Assessed $12,500,000 Penalty
An environmental enforcement settlement has assessed a $12,500,000 penalty against LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC in Kent, Ohio.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Piper PA-28 Crash Near Akron, Ohio
An NTSB accident record lists the single-engine aircraft as destroyed after the May 14 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportMedina Nursing Home Faces 13-Day Payment Denial
CMS enforcement record shows a payment denial for Medina Bsd Opco Llc, effective May 29, 2026.