With harsh winters comes harsh potholes and this winter is no exception. Those craters are already out in full force and one of the most infamous spots is on the Cleveland-Lakewood boarder. “One seventeen and Clifton are just awful, “said Jason Porterfield, “I try to take Lake to avoid it. I’ve kind of changed my […]
The city of Cleveland says crews have managed to plow about 60 percent of the city’s streets since the big snowstorm earlier this week, with a goal set to have all of the city’s 10,060 streets cleared by late Friday afternoon. It’s been a vicious cycle for Clevelanders this winter. As snow gets plowed away, […]
The severe weather can cause serious illness if you’re not careful with your food, especially the food that needs to be refrigerated. The USDA has issued a warning to anyone living, working or visiting an area where there’s been a power outage. If the power’s been knocked out to your fridge foodborne illness can result. If […]
Mother Nature is blasting us with another wintry blitz, which means road conditions could be tricky. But do you know what you’re supposed to do if your vehicle starts sliding? What should you do with your headlights in a winter storm? What should you be checking under the hood before braving a snowy drive? […]
More wintry weather is heading our way as Mother Nature brings another dose of accumulating snow. A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued from 7 p.m. Tuesday through 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following counties…Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Wayne. A WINTER STORM […]
The all-volunteer group spent Tuesday night looking for homeless people who needed a helping hand. Al Raddatz, the nonprofit’s founder and CEO, drove his bus full of supplies and half a dozen volunteers to various spots, where homeless people may be struggling to keep warm. Their first stop was at the homeless shelter at […]
Here’s a listing of the latest school closing and delays due to the weather for today: Akron Public Schools Closed Today Cleveland State University Closed Today Cleveland Community School Closed Today Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic Closed Today Cleveland Hts Univ Hts City Schs Closed Today Cleveland Institute of Art Closed Today Cleveland Montessori Closed […]
With ice and snow in this week’s forecast, AAA encourages drivers to plan ahead for safe driving in wintry weather. “Be aware of your surroundings and listen to weather and traffic conditions in places that you will be traveling to,” urges Lori Cook, AAA East Central Safety Advisor. “Make sure you leave yourself enough time so that […]
Kerplunk! That’s the sound of the temperature dropping early this week as a batch of cold air moves from the Tennessee Valley and lower Midwest over to the East Coast. There will be 3 – 9 inches of new snow to go along with that from the Virginias to Massachusetts, the National Weather Service […]
Certain weather conditions, from extreme heat to extreme cold, from rain to thunderstorms, can prompt an asthma attack. But there are ways to manage a weather-related asthma trigger so your asthma symptoms don’t kick in. For some people with asthma, a change in weather conditions can be trigger symptoms. While environmental allergens and pollutants such […]
In covering the extreme Arctic cold of the past few days, NewsChannel5 has highlighted the plight of those most vulnerable to the natural elements – the homeless. We’ve also shown the extraordinary efforts by other members of our community to help and protect those who lack the security of permanent housing. But realistically, the time constraints […]
As the cold temperatures settle in, car experts say it’s important to keep an eye on your car and keep up on preventative maintenance. #1) Watch your tire pressure. “When the weather starts to change is when everyone starts to look at their tires,” said Sam Jakabcic, regional manager of Conrad’s Tire Express and Total […]
