Fort Morrow (Waldo) Fire District

04/20/2026

This week (4/20-4/25) the FMFD will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the district. The purpose for this is to flush out sediment from the lines and ensure the hydrants work correctly. This could affect water pressure for short periods.

04/14/2026

Today we received a reply to our letter regarding the 23/71 connector from Representative McClain.

04/12/2026

04/02/2026

To all community members residing within the Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District coverage area,
The Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District is proposing a 2 Mill renewal levy on the upcoming ballot May 5, 2026, for voter consideration to replace the current levy set to expire. The Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District has effectively operated with the current levy passed in the Spring of 2020. This is not a new levy; this is a renewal for the existing levy to keep the fire department operating as is.
Purpose of the Renewal Levy:
• Providing and maintaining fire apparatus
• Purchasing and maintaining fire equipment and appliances
• Maintaining fire buildings and facilities
• Supporting water supply sources for fire protection
• Paying part-time and volunteer firefighters
This renewal helps ensure the Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District can continue providing reliable fire and emergency services to our community.
The Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District greatly appreciates the support from our community over the years and respectfully asks that you continue to show your support by voting YES on May 5, 2026.
Sincerely, YOUR Fort Morrow Consolidated Fire District

03/31/2026

Watch county notification for watch 80
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
259 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Ohio Northwest Pennsylvania Lake Erie

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 300 PM until 900 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms over northwest Ohio will track eastward through the afternoon and early evening, posing a risk of locally damaging wind gusts and hail.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles north and south of a line from 15 miles west of Findlay OH to 40 miles south southeast of Erie PA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 78...WW 79...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 26030.

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03/27/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Huron County in north central Ohio... Richland County in north central Ohio... Seneca County in northwestern Ohio... Marion County in north central Ohio... Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio... Morrow County in north central Ohio... South central Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio... Crawford County in north central Ohio... Southeastern Hancock County in northwestern Ohio...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 805 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Tiffin to near Forest, moving southeast at 70 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include... Mansfield, Marion, Tiffin, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Shelby, Willard, Ontario, Lexington, Crestline, New London, Cardington, Bellville, Plymouth, Forest, Ashley, New Washington, and Bloomville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for north central and northwestern Ohio.

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03/27/2026

An Earth Networks Dangerous Thunderstorm Alert is in effect until 3/26/2026 8:38 PM EDT

Event Start: 3/26/2026 7:53 PM EDT
Event End: 3/26/2026 8:38 PM EDT

Earth Networks Dangerous Thunderstorm Alert
Earth Networks Headquarters Germantown, MD

* Until 8:38 PM EDT

* At 7:53 PM EDT...The Earth Networks Total Lightning Network is indicating a thunderstorm with a significant rate of lightning occurring in your area and moving in your direction. This storm has an increased potential to produce severe weather such as very frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail and/or damaging winds and should be considered dangerous. (For more information on this Earth Networks product visit www.earthnetworks.com)

* Storm is located near Latitude: 40.983, Longitude: -83.648

* Repeating, this storm contains frequent lightning and has an increased potential to produce severe weather and should be considered dangerous. Take appropriate measures to ensure safety to life and property immediately.

This alert is being issued in an advisory capacity by Earth Networks Headquarters due to the detection of frequent lightning by The Earth Networks Total Lightning Network. It is not associated in any way with the country’s official meteorological services nor to any official alert linked to this storm. Active advisories or warnings issued by the official meteorological services should be followed in precedence to this alert.

Stay tuned to www.earthnetworks.com, other Earth Networks applications or local media outlets for the latest severe weather information.

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03/26/2026

Watch county notification for watch 75
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
457 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Northern Half of Ohio Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Panhandle Lake Erie

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 450 PM until 1100 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter likely

SUMMARY...Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop and intensify through the late afternoon and into the evening. A mix of supercells and organized line segments will pose a risk for large hail, severe gusts, and the possibility for a couple of tornadoes.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles north and south of a line from 60 miles west of Findlay OH to 35 miles southeast of Franklin PA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

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AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 70 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean storm motion vector 28045.

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03/24/2026

Msg from Marion County OH SO: The outdoor siren testing for tornado and thunderstorm warnings will be tested in the next couple of hours. AGAIN, THESE ARE JUST TESTS. If an actual emergency occurs, we will note this in the notification message. A follow up message will be sent when the testing is completed.

03/15/2026

Today is the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week. A statewide tornado drill will be conducted Wednesday the 18th at 9:50 am.

03/15/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
214 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga- Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Wyandot-Crawford- Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Marion-Morrow-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore- Crawford- Including the cities of Burton, Mentor, Meadville, Orwell, Wadsworth, Ashland, Avon Lake, Bainbridge, Bellevue, Chesterland, Wickliffe, Huron, Mansfield, Rittman, Lorain, Chardon, Willard, Brunswick, Eastlake, Bucyrus, Ashtabula, Painesville, Sandusky, Carey, Jefferson, Clyde, Galion, Norwalk, Genoa, Fostoria, Mount Vernon, Medina, Fremont, North Ridgeville, Orrville, Cleveland, Conneaut, Willoughby, Findlay, Willowick, Geneva, Port Clinton, Marion, Toledo, South Russell, Middlefield, Crestline, Tiffin, Oak Harbor, Elyria, Perrysburg, Wooster, Cardington, Bowling Green, Upper Sandusky, Roaming Shores, Andover, Mount Gilead, and Titusville 214 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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03/12/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
106 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron- Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox- Including the cities of Toledo, Mansfield, Mount Vernon, Fostoria, Avon Lake, Elyria, Upper Sandusky, Perrysburg, Carey, Sandusky, Bucyrus, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Huron, Fremont, Tiffin, Findlay, Bellevue, Galion, Ashland, North Ridgeville, Lorain, Mount Gilead, Bowling Green, Genoa, Clyde, Cardington, Marion, Crestline, Norwalk, and Willard 106 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

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