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NWS issues Flood Advisory for Lorain County

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Posted at 1:57 PM, Jun 08, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-08 15:35:49-04

CLEVELAND — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Cuyahoga and Lorain counties Tuesday.

UPDATE: The flood advisory for Cuyahoga County has been canceled.

Power of 5 meteorologist Remeisha Shade is live with the latest.

The Flood Advisory is in effect until 4:45 p.m.

Shortly before 2 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing and expected to begin shortly after the advisory area.

Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen.

The following locations may experience flooding according to the NWS:

  • Cleveland
  • Lorain
  • Elyria
  • Vermilion
  • Westlake
  • North Ridgeville
  • Avon Lake
  • Amherst
  • North Olmsted
  • Avon
  • Rocky River
  • Brook Park
  • Fairview Park
  • Bay Village
  • Sheffield Lake
  • Sheffield
  • South Amherst.

Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 is expected.

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