Category: Ohio

Ohio Emergency Notifications

Ohio: Lake Effect Snow – November 28, 2025

Lake effect snow is expected to continue today, November 28, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Ohio: Lake Effect Snow – November 27, 2025

Lake effect snow is expected to impact regions of Northeast Ohio on November 27, 2025, and tomorrow, November 28, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous, particularly on secondary roads. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

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Ohio: Severe Weather Warning – June 18, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of western and northern Ohio this evening, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, due to the likelihood of strong thunderstorms. Starting around 7 PM and lasting through late tonight, storms may bring high winds, hail, and a limited tornado threat. 

If you believe your access to medical care may become impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or facility directly.

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Ohio: Severe Weather Warning – April 14, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, April 14, 2025, and continuing into the evening. Multiple rounds of storms will bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds, large hail, and a risk of isolated tornadoes.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 5, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, Saturday, April 5, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, April 6. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Saturday  to Sunday. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 3, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, Thursday, April 3, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, April 5. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Friday through Saturday night, especially in central in eastern regions. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Winter Weather Warning – February 8, 2025

A Winter Weather Warning is currently in effect in Ohio, today, February 8, 2025. Icy road conditions are likely to develop into the evening, making travel hazardous. Those who must travel should exercise caution and check for road closures using the OhGO Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and believe this winter weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Ohio: Road Closure Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 5 AM Thursday in Central & West Central Ohio. Freezing rain could lead to ice buildup and power outages. Icy road conditions are likely to develop into the evening, making travel hazardous. Those who must travel should exercise caution and check for road closures using the OhGO Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and believe this winter weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Ohio: Road Closure Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is affecting Ohio today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Franklin and Hamilton counties, effective until midnight EST tonight. Itraveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 
** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Weather Warning – January 3, 2025

Snow will continue today, January 23, 2025, in regions of Ohio, including but not limited to: Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. ** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Lake Effect Snow – December 31, 2024

A lake effect snow warning is in effect beginning tomorrow, January 1, 2025, as snow is expected to continue intermittently in Northeast Ohio through January 4, 2025. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time, as roads may be slippery. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • OHGo: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Snow & Inclement Weather – November 30, 2024

Snow is anticipated to continue today, November 30, 2024, in parts of Northeastern Ohio, including but not limited to: Lake, Ashtabula, and Geauga counties. The inclement weather will likely impact travel throughout the day today and tomorrow, Sunday, December 1, 2024. Drivers should be prepared for slippery roads, reduced visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. Take precautions and stay safe.

Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • OHGo: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource