Derek Witt

Toledo

Weekend Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at WTVG-TV (Toledo, OH)

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Weather Word of the Week: Lake Breeze

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

As we get into springtime, the sun climbs higher and higher in the sky. That greater sun angle heats up the Earth’s surface, but not evenly. That difference in heating over the waters of Lake Erie versus the land of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan can create a lake breeze. To understand how the lake breeze works, think about how a rock heats up a lot faster under blazing sunshine than a glass of water does.
4/30: Derek’s Wednesday Noon Forecast

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

Increasing clouds this afternoon with a lake-breeze. Highs for most will reach the lower 60s, but the lakeshore will stay in the 40s. Showers are possible late this evening and overnight, with lows around 50. Showers and storms are likely tomorrow, and a few strong, gusty storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. It’ll be warmer, humid, and windy again with highs in the upper 70s and SW gusts to 35 mph. A few off and on light showers are possible on Friday with highs in the middle 60s.
4/27: Derek’s Sunday 11pm Forecast

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

TONIGHT: Clear and a bit chilly with lows in the low 40s. MONDAY: Lots of sunshine and warm with highs in the mid to upper 70s. MONDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds with lows in the mid-60s. TUESDAY: Warm, humid, and windy with highs in the low 80s and SW gusts up to 45 mph. Scattered t-storms are likely Tuesday, especially after noon. Some may be strong to severe with gusty winds, hail, and even a tornado possible. However, storm timing, coverage, and intensity remains uncertain.
4/26: Derek’s Saturday 11pm Forecast

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

TONIGHT: Clearing skies with lows in the upper 30s. Some very isolated frost can’t be ruled out, especially NW of Toledo. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant with highs in the mid-60s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear with lows in the low 40s. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and getting warmer with highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: Warm, humid, and windy Tuesday with highs in the low 80s, and SW winds gusting up to 45 mph. Thunderstorms are still possible Tuesday, and they could become strong to severe.
4/24: Derek’s Thursday Noon Forecast

2 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

Mostly sunny and very warm this afternoon with highs in the mid-80s. The record high for today is 88, set a century ago in 1925. A brief shower is possible tonight, but mainly dry with lows around 60. An isolated shower is possible Friday morning, then scattered showers and storms bubble up for the afternoon and evening with highs in the upper 70s. Storms should generally stay below severe limits, but gusty winds and small hail are possible.
Weather Word of the Week - Crepuscular Rays

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

We’ve all seen them before, and what a beautiful sight they are. Those beams of sunlight you can actually see poking through the clouds are called crepuscular rays. The phrase “Crepuscular Rays” actually refers to both the light and dark bands you see in the sky when sunlight is partially blocked by clouds overhead or on the horizon.
Metroparks Meetup: Curbing the Urban Heat Island with more trees downtown

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

Tuesday was Earth Day and Friday is Arbor Day; you could say Metroparks Toledo is in the holiday spirit. The next time you pass through Glass City Metropark, you’ll see some fresh timber in the ground! The planting operation was made possible through a grant from Fifth-Third, and they’re just getting started. “Downtown, we’re looking at planting more trees here in Glass City Metropark.
4/19: Derek’s Saturday 11pm Forecast

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, damp, and cool with lows in the mid-40s. EASTER SUNDAY: Some morning sunshine will give way to more clouds and possibly a few showers in the afternoon. A chilly lake breeze will put highs in the low 50s for Toledo, 40s near the lakeshore. It should get warmer towards Findlay with highs around 60. SUNDAY NIGHT: Dry during the evening, then temps will rise overnight as scattered showers and storms bubble up after midnight. MONDAY: Scattered showers and storms are expected.
4/18: Derek’s Friday Noon Forecast

3 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

Mostly sunny, windy, and warm this afternoon with highs in the low 80s. SW winds will gust up to 40 mph through sunset. Dry this evening, then a few showers and storms are likely after midnight. An isolated strong thunderstorm with gusty winds is possible from 2-9am on Saturday. On/off showers are expected the rest of the day with temps falling from the mid-60s early to around 60 by dinnertime.
4/17: Derek’s Thursday Noon Forecast

4 weeks ago | 13abc.com | Derek Witt

Mostly sunny and nice this afternoon with highs in the mid and upper 60s. Mostly cloudy tonight with a brief shower possible and lows in the mid-50s. A mix of clouds and sunshine Friday, and it could be our warmest day in 6 months with highs in the low 80s. It’ll also be windy out of the SW with gusts of 35-40 mph. Isolated strong storms are possible after midnight Friday night, with gusty winds the main threat. Cloudy and cooler Saturday with on/off rain and highs in the mid-60s.