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Freezing temperatures overnight to threaten blooming foliage
Spring has sprung, but last week's summer-like weather arrived maybe a bit too early for blooming foliage. "Everything all of a sudden has started to bloom. Not just the early bloomers, but everything is all at once blooming," said Ben Stout, a biologist at Wheeling Jesuit University. Much lower temperatures ...
Growing season here; frost, freeze still a threat
While most of us have been enjoying the warmth, farmers and the gardeners said this weather has been making their lives a bit more complicated. With plants already blooming and the threat for cold weather still in the future, they say some serious damage could be done. All it takes ...
Local University to help town devestated by tornados
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va.-- The town of West Liberty, Ky., was devastated by tornadoes on March 2, and the community of West Liberty University is stepping up to help those affected by the storms. West Liberty University Vice President for Community Engagement Jeff Knierim explained, “Like us, the 3,000 ...
Disaster relief for tornado victims under way
Disaster relief is underway after several tornadoes swept through the Midwest and South. The Ohio Valley was under a severe weather watch for most of Thursday through Friday, but nothing too severe occurred in the area. The storms that ripped though the country's midsection caused severe damage. In Indiana, two ...
High winds cause power outages, downed trees across Ohio Valley
High winds caused power outages for people across the Ohio Valley on Friday afternoon, and the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the entire NEWS9 viewing area until 7 pm. A wind advisory means that wind gusts greater than 45 mph are expected. The weather service said ...
Winter weather advisory issued for entire NEWS9 viewing area
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire NEWS9 viewing area. The advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday. Two episodes of snowfall are expected. The first Friday evening could make untreated pavements snow-covered and slippery. The ...
Snow-covered roads cause numerous crashes
The sudden change from Friday's mild temperatures to snow-covered roads Saturday caused several crashes across the Ohio Valley. The snowy weather made for bad driving conditions, causing an accident on Interstate 70 Eastbound in Ohio County that left one woman injured. First responders in Tridelphia and Valley Grove came out ...
Tree branches downed by high winds; damages 2 cars
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- Severe weather is to blame for bringing down tree branches that damaged two cars early Friday at a residence along Sunset Boulevard in Steubenville. Patrick Williams said he was awakened by a storm then a neighbor called him around 3 a.m. to tell him his car was ...
Minor flooding reported in Tuscarawas Co.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio -- After some minor flooding near New Philadelphia early Friday, a flood warning for the Tuscarawas River was canceled around noon when the river crested just below flood stage. Just after 4 a.m. Friday, the New Philadelphia 911 call center reported flooding on Stone Creek Road, Crooked ...
Flood watch in effect through late Thursday
A flood watch is in effect from 1 p.m. through late Thursday. Severe Weather Team 9 said a storm system is expected to move over the region and 1-2 inches of rain is expected Thursday afternoon and evening. With the ground already wet from previous rain and melting snow ...
Storm leaves snow, ice across Valley
Even though the weather is calm now, that was not the case overnight as snow, sleet and freezing rain plagued the region making travel tough. The storm began Friday evening before quickly ending around 8 a.m. Saturday. Snow amounts ranged from 0.5 inches to the south and up to 6 ...
Severe weather causes damage in Belmont Co.
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio -- Severe weather caused damage in part of Belmont County overnight Wednesday into Thursday. On Crescent Road in St. Clairsville, a roof was torn from a barn and its debris was scattered in a neighbor's field. Some residents of the road said this wasn't the first time ...
Weather to blame for crashes, power outages
Weather is to blame for several crashes reported in Jefferson and Carroll counties, a phone outage in Belmont County and power outages in Ohio County. Phone lines to Martins Ferry and Bridgeport were down, but service was restored by 2 p.m. Officials said a power outage in Wheeling was ...
Flooding reported in Martins Ferry
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio -- Flooding has been reported in part of Belmont County, officials said Wednesday afternoon. The flooding is in the area of Cemetery Road in Martins Ferry and is affecting houses on North 7th Street. Cleanup crews were at the scene as of 3:55 p.m. Stay with NEWS9, ...
Flood watch issued through Tuesday evening for WTOV9 viewing area
The entire NEWS9 viewing area is under a flood watch as heavy rain continues to fall across the Ohio Valley. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued the flood watch just after 11 a.m. and it remains in effect through Tuesday evening. A flood watch means there is a ...
Winter weather prediction
Severe Weather Team 9 meteorologist Jeff Oechslein's winter weather prediction: Contrary to popular belief, our winter weather forecast is not based on almanacs or stripes on a woolly bear. It's actually based on ocean patterns. This fall, we have experienced a renewed cooling of waters in the equatorial pacific. This ...
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Snowflakes Fall Across The Ohio Valley Saturday
Snowflakes Fall Across The Ohio Valley Saturday
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