Damaging Winds, Severe Storms Possible Friday In Lorain County

AVON LAKE, OH — Severe thunderstorms could form throughout Lorain County on Friday.

The National Weather Service warned that "damaging wind gusts" could wreak havoc on the region as storms form. There is a 60-percent chance of storms developing during the day, and a 90-percent chance of showers overnight.

"There is a lesser chance for a tornado or two and hail. Heavy rain is also possible which could lead to isolated flooding," the agency said.

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Temperatures have been unseasonably warm for Northeast Ohio this month. Even as October wore away, highs continued to touch the 80s with muggy, humid conditions a near constant. Friday's storm will represent a shift.

Current forecasts show the weekend's highs will be in the 50s and 60s, a new normal that will largely persist through the next work week. If you've been craving sweater weather, you may finally get it.