h1. Toledo Weather - Mon, May 11, 2015

hazardous weather outlook
national weather service cleveland oh
422 am edt mon may 11 2015

for lake erie...north central
ohio...northeast ohio...northwest ohio and northwest pennsylvania.

.day one...today and tonight.

there is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms today and early
tonight. the primary threat will be strong damaging winds and
large hail.

.days two through seven...tuesday through sunday.

no hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.spotter information statement...

spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Toledo Express
May 11, 2015 5:52 am
Weather : Fog/Mist 
Temperature : 64 F 
Humidity : 96% 
Wind Speed : Calm 
Barometer : 29.93 in 
Dewpoint: 63 F 
Visibility : 5.00 statute miles 
External Link : 3-day history

(formerly Metcalf Airport)
May 11, 2015 5:53 am
Weather : Partly Cloudy 
Temperature : 66 F 
Humidity : 90% 
Wind Speed : S 5 mph 
Barometer : 29.94 in 
Dewpoint: 63 F 
Visibility : 10.00 statute miles 

(near Lambertville)
May 11, 2015 6:35 am
Weather : Fog/Mist 
Temperature : 63 F 
Humidity : 94% 
Wind Speed : Calm 
Barometer : 29.94 in 
Dewpoint: 61 F 
Visibility : 1.25 statute miles 


At 6:00 am, our sky cover was at least 80%, comprised of low and mid level clouds. Muggy walk.


*Areas with the best chance for severe weather*

* northeast Indiana
* southern Michigan
* northwest Ohio

*Main window for severe weather*

* between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
* first line: between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
* second line: between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

*Primary threats*

* Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60-plus mph, capable of downing trees and wires and possibly causing structural damage.
* Brief but torrential rainfall, capable of producing flash flooding.

*Secondary threats*

* Hail at least 3/4-inch in diameter
* Small tornadoes

*Key ingredient*

* Amount of sunshine this morning and early this afternoon.

*Storm Prediction Center*

* As of early this morning our region was still under a _Slight Risk_ for severe weather. The SPC will issue an updated convective outlook later this morning. We'll know then if our area will be upgraded to an _Enhanced Risk._
* If conditions warrant, I'm guessing that the SPC will issue a Mesoscale Discussion for the region between Noon and 3:00 p.m. The MD will mention the likelihood of a watch being issues.
* If a watch is issued, I'm guessing that it will be issued between