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Jul 15, 2024 | wtol.com | Matthew Willoughby

OHIO, USA — An ALERT DAY has been issued by the WTOL 11 Weather team for the threat of overnight storms tonight and into Tuesday morning. Here's everything you need to know: Timing: Due to the humid and muggy conditions, afternoon humidity and instability will create a favorable atmosphere for storms. A line of thunderstorms will arrive after midnight. Strong to severe storms will roll in from the 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. timeframe.

Jul 4, 2024 | wtol.com | Matthew Willoughby

TOLEDO, Ohio — Summer marks the start of pool parties, and warmer weather, but it also marks the beginning of the annual hurricane season for many of the southern states and Atlantic islands and countries. As we know living in our area, we are not directly impacted by tropical storms and hurricanes.

May 15, 2024 | wtol.com | Matthew Willoughby

TOLEDO, Ohio — Rain showers are one of Mother Nature's most common occurrences. We often ask ourselves on any given day if it's going to rain, if we'll need an umbrella and if we should reschedule any outdoor plans. But have you ever asked yourself why you can smell the rain before it gets to where you are? There are three possibilities for this. The Merck Index, an encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs and biologicals, defines geosmin as the “major volatile component of beet essence, also ...

Apr 10, 2024 | wtol.com | Matthew Willoughby

TOLEDO, Ohio — After a predominately snow-less winter, only late-winter snow in April could push Toledo over the 10-inch mark. But how common is snow in the month of April in Toledo? Although spring is already well underway, snowfall in April is not unheard of in northwest Ohio. Recent studies indicate the further we go into the spring season, the fewer impactful snow events are likely.

Feb 20, 2024 | wtol.com | Matthew Willoughby

MAUMEE, Ohio — The peak of the walleye run is just a few short weeks away, but with the warmer weather, some anglers are already getting a taste of what the Maumee River has to offer. With the lack of significant snow and rain this winter, anglers on the Maumee River might have to change up their approach heading into the peak season. Serena Yerg, manager at Maumee Tackle, said fishers have already brought in some fresh walleye.