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The morning of November 11 will be quite cold for millions with feels like temperatures below freezing for much of the US.

Over a foot of snow piles up in the Great Lakes as Arctic blast spreads across much of the US

(CNN) — Intense lake-effect snow is creating dangerous travel conditions in the Great Lakes and it’s all being fueled by a record cold snap sending the eastern half of the United States into a...

Jersey Shore braces for potentially highest water levels in a decade as nor’easter delivers final blow

Jersey Shore braces for potentially highest water levels in a decade as nor’easter delivers final blow

(CNN) -- Major coastal flooding and wind-whipped rain will hit the mid-Atlantic and Northeast coastline Monday as an impactful nor’easter crawls up the East Coast for a third consecutive day. The...

The National Weather Service anticipates the northeast and other eastern regions to experience high temperatures in the upcoming six to 10 days.

Heat wave expected to cross Portage County, other Midwest regions

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 21, 2025

As Portage County and other parts of the Midwest recover from storm warnings, a heat wave is expected to hit the region starting on June 21. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch...

In between rain showers on Thursday June 19, 2025, twigs and leaves accumulated on the sidewalks nearby the rock and gazebo.

Portage County sees two storm warnings ahead of tornado season

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2025

Kent State students received messages from KSU Alert of a tornado warning at 6:06 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. on June 18. The university’s alert system issued a second warning at 9:30 p.m. lasting...

Air quality levels on June 4, 2025, from the National Weather Service's website

National Weather Service issues air quality advisory after Canadian wildfires

Adriana Gasiewski, Digital Content Manager June 4, 2025

The National Weather Service issued an air quality advisory for Portage and other Northeast Ohio counties following smoke from Canadian wildfires passing over midwestern states on June 3. The advisory...

This photo from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky shows severe tornado damage.

Unexpected tornado leaves at least 1 dead, multiple injured in Kentucky

Alaa Elassar, CNN May 30, 2025

At least one person is dead and seven others were injured after an unexpected tornado struck a rural Kentucky county early Friday morning as a line of severe storms moved eastward across the state. The...

Morning classes move online at Kent State

Morning classes move online at Kent State

Alton Northup, News Director February 6, 2025

All in-person classes before 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Kent State main campus will not meet in person due to icy conditions, according to an email from the university. The announcement follows...

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Portage County until Wednesday morning. The area will see wind chills as low as -24 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cold weather advisory issued for Portage County

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor January 20, 2025

Extremely low temperatures will make for a chilly week at Kent State. The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Portage County and the surrounding area effective until Wednesday...

The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Portage County. As much as 10 inches of snow may hit the region from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Friday.

Lake-effect snow warning issued for Portage County

Alton Northup, News Director December 4, 2024

Kent can expect its share of snow this week. The National Weather Service has issued a lake-effect snow warning for Portage County as an Arctic front crosses the region tonight. As much as 10 inches...

Courtesy the National Weather Service

Portage County under flash flood warning

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing editor August 3, 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, for central Portage County as heavy rain continues in the area. The NWS also said...

Heat infographic courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Temperatures rise as Kent is placed under an excessive heat advisory

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2024

As temperatures rise to 90 degrees this week, the National Weather Service placed a heat advisory on northeastern and midwestern states, including Ohio. Brian Mitchell, an observing program leader for...

Courtesy the National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued for northeast Ohio

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor May 20, 2024

The National Weather Service issued two weather alerts affecting northeast Ohio today, one being an Air Quality Alert and the other a Hazardous Weather Outlook.  The Air Quality Advisory was issued...

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