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Guardians game outlook: Will the rain hold off? Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Grab your umbrellas, because rain is coming to Ohio… but do Guardians fans have anything to worry about? The Guardians have survived two crucial games against the White Sox in Chicago. That brings us back to Cleveland for the deciding Game 5 to keep the Guards playoff run alive. Many will plan on heading to the game tonight, but how will the weather hold up? We’ve been hearing a lot of talk about Hurricane Isaias. The storm made landfall last night at Category 2 strength.
Your forecast for the Browns vs. Steelers game Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Another week of Thursday night football is back. The Browns take on the Steelers in Cleveland later Thursday, with kickoff set for 8:15 pm. How are weather conditions going to cooperate near game time? Thursday afternoon is mostly clear, with some clouds and a little sun around the local areas and Cleveland, as high pressure remains nearby. That will change into the evening. Rain chances may hold off, but more clouds will start to blanket in.
Locals could see Northern Lights in the Valley Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Northern Lights have been seen in the Valley this past summer, and local residents may have a chance to see them again. A small blast of material from the sun’s outer atmosphere is expected to reach near Earth. This usually impacts magnetic fields and causes minor geomagnetic storms.
New record: The longest Atlantic hurricane drought Original
(WKBN) – We are in the middle of peak hurricane season. The strange part is, we haven’t seen a hurricane yet. The season typically runs from June 1 up until Nov. 30. The most active months tend to be through September and October. We know El Nino plays a part in this, limiting hurricane potential, but to this extent has been quite impressive. This poses a question. What is the longest stretch without an Atlantic hurricane through the season?
Severe Recap: How many tornadoes have we seen? Original
(WKBN) – It has been a very active severe season so far in the Valley. Multiple storms have caused damage to many communities. Some events we’ve experienced have been straight-line winds, some hail, a macroburst, and even a few tornadoes. On that note, how many tornadoes have we seen in total? It’s felt like quite a few. Let’s take a look back up to this point. The first tornado anyone would have seen was on June 14 in Salem.
Hail: How it forms and impacts Original
(WKBN) – It has been an active season so far for severe weather in the Valley. We’ve had a few tornadoes, as well as strong, damaging winds. Another severe weather phenomenon that people may have seen is hail. How does hail form, and what else can it cause? An updraft in a thunderstorm (or strong rising column of air) sucks raindrops up into the cloud. The raindrops pass far above the freezing point in the cloud and begin to freeze.
Football frenzy begins: Will the forecast behave? Original
(WKBN) – It’s getting to that time of the year again — football will be back in action this week. The weather has been decent so far. Some showers or a rumble of thunder are expected Wednesday, but how are the end of the week and weekend shaping up? There is some good news after rain chances Wednesday. Some high pressure will make its way back into the region. It will be competing with some low pressure down the Southeast.
How does a tornado receive an EF rating? Original
(WKBN)- With the recent waves of severe storms, quite a lot has happened–from damaging wind gusts all the way to a tornado touching down. The most recent tornado that moved through the Valley was rated an EF-0. What does that actually mean, and how do National Weather Service meteorologists determine that? Let’s dive into the history. The first known scale to be invented was the Fujita (F) scale. It was created by Dr. Ted Fujita to estimate the wind speeds of a tornado by the damage it caused.
Thunder: What causes a continuous roar? Original
(WKBN) – Storms moved through the Valley on Saturday, creating a lot of wind damage. They also brought very heavy rain and plenty of lightning. Some of you may have noticed something else along with it — the thunder, which sounded endless and continuous. Why does this happen? Let’s take a ride through the science of it! Thunder happens after you see a stroke of lightning, so first, we have to understand how lightning forms. Lightning forms inside the storm cloud.
When will the air quality get better? Original
(Adobe Stock) by: Brennen Webb Posted: Jul 17, 2026 / 11:52 AM EDT Updated: Jul 17, 2026 / 11:52 AM EDT YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – With raging wildfires in Canada, lots of that smoke has pushed its way into the Valley, bringing air quality advisories into effect, and causing poor outdoor conditions. How much longer will this last? Is relief in sight? As of Friday, the Valley is still experiencing very dense smoke. The air quality at 10 a.m. was clocked at 228 grams per cubic meter.
4th of July: Fireworks a go or no? Original
Adobe Stock by: Brennen Webb Posted: Jul 4, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT Updated: Jul 4, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Fourth of July is here. Many festivities and celebrations are being held today in the Valley. Most are looking forward to the chance of seeing some fireworks. After some showers and gusty storms last night, how is the weather shaping out today? Let’s break it down. After some showers and storms the previous night, things seem to be holding out for most of the day.
Ring of fire: What this means for the Valley Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – You may have heard the term “Ring of Fire” mentioned recently. It’s a meteorological way of describing a certain atmospheric setup. With that, what does the ring of fire look like, and how will it affect the Valley? Image from Storm Team 27 Pictured above is the current prediction of where the “ring of fire” will set up. It is a massive ridge of high pressure building up through the Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes. But why is it called the ring of fire?
Rain returns to the Valley with a kick
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- We’ve all been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying drier weather this past week. Every day has been picture-perfect — going over a week without any rainfall. That’s going to change heading into this weekend as rain returns, with the chance to pack a small punch. Leading up to some rainfall, you’ll notice a few more clouds building in Friday night. There will even be the chance of a few showers or rumble of thunder later on into early Saturday morning.
Rain returns to the Valley with a kick Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- We’ve all been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying drier weather this past week. Every day has been picture-perfect — going over a week without any rainfall. That’s going to change heading into this weekend as rain returns, with the chance to pack a small punch. Leading up to some rainfall, you’ll notice a few more clouds building in Friday night. There will even be the chance of a few showers or rumble of thunder later on into early Saturday morning.
The 1985 tornado outbreak: 41 years later Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Today is the anniversary of the May 31, 1985 tornado outbreak–a devastating storm for many, as it produced 43 tornadoes that cut through portions of the Northeast United States and Canada. The impacts of this storm are still around today. There are still markers and monuments located around the region from the storm. A couple of tornadoes touched down right here in the Valley.
A wet week in store for the Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – We’ve seen a few rounds of some April showers so far in the Valley — and even into May, where a wintry mix in a shot of cold air, turns to some isolated showers later on. A break from the cold is taking hold for a short time. Temperatures are trending back to the 60s, but not without some rainfall to accompany it. Let’s break down what we’re looking at. After a small shortwave bringing showers through Monday night, a new low will begin to form.
Another round of severe weather possible Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Multiple rounds of severe weather have worked through the Valley, bringing damaging winds and even some hail. As we progress further into the severe weather season, the chance of severe storms is higher. The threat of another severe storm is already on our doorstep. A low-pressure system is making its way over to the area. It will begin to work just to the northwest as it passes by on Saturday. Along with it comes a cold front into the region.
Cloud mechanics: What actually causes them?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Clouds come in many different shapes and forms. You see them all the time in your daily life. How do they even form though in the first place? Let’s take a look. You need some building blocks in order to start the process. Those would be some warmer air, good moisture content, some type of lift, and then condensation to occur. This process is known as convection, but what exactly is that? CONVECTION Convection is how some of these ingredients come together and get lifted.
Easter weekend forecast: Will it be dry for egg hunts?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Heading into Easter weekend, a few egg hunts will take place. Can you expect to be dry or wet? Let’s take a look. Throughout your Saturday, you can expect to see more partly sunny skies. This comes after some early morning showers move on out. An isolated shower or storm could start to pop up in the late afternoon. Temperatures will be very warm. Almost in the lower 80s! That will all begin to change rather quickly, though, come Saturday evening.
Baseball home openers today: How’s your game-time forecast looking?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A few home openers for baseball through the region today. How is the forecast looking heading into the games, and should you expect to get wet? The Guardians are taking on the Cubs at 4:10 p.m. at Progressive Field. The Pirates will take on the Orioles today at 4:12 p.m. at PNC Park. You can expect a mostly dry first pitch in both Cleveland and Pittsburgh, with temperatures in the mid- to upper-70s.
Soil moisture: How’s the quality looking toward April?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – With spring in swing now, we can expect to see some rain showers more often. A popular topic will soon be the start of crops and gardens in the next few months. Many factors play into a good growing season and what contributes to droughts. One thought is always what will the soil moisture be like? Will it be too wet or too dry? We can take a look at what things have been like so far. The first thing about soil moisture is to look at where we are right now.
Hail possible during storms today
Storm Team 27 threat levels. (WKBN) — With severe storms a possibility today, a couple of factors could be at play. Besides damaging winds, one of those factors is hail. What exactly is hail, though? Hail forms in the updraft of a thunderstorm. Raindrops are sucked in and carried in the updraft to much colder parts of the atmosphere. The raindrops then begin to freeze. The newly developed hailstone then grows by colliding with other water droplets.
Risk for strong or severe storms returns today
It has been an active March across the country. Locally, strong storms hit earlier this month, and the threat for strong or severe storms returns today as a cold front moves into our area. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire viewing area under a risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Isolated to scattered strong or severe storms will be possible across the region.
Two types of spring: What’s the difference and why?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – As the first day of spring has passed, it would probably be a good idea to clear up some confusion. Many of us know that spring typically starts on the equinox, wherever it falls for that year. Meteorologists, though, abide by and use a different system known as meteorological spring, rather than the standard astronomical. What’s the difference between the two, and what is the reasoning for a different system?
Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day parade: Weather history and outlook
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – As spring begins to approach, some festivities will begin. The one right around the corner is St. Patrick’s Day. Along with that comes the 48th annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday. People are probably asking questions like, “What will the weather be like?” “What has it been in the past?” “What should you bring to be prepared?” Looking at what the weather’s been like for past parades, should we expect some sort of rain or snow?
Sunrise and sunset: why does the sky color shift?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – You’ve very well known by now the transition of the colors you see as the sunrises or sets. It can be a range of vivid colors, even some more vibrant reds and pinks during a Saharan dust event. Sometimes this light can be cast across the base of clouds and almost cause them to glow or illuminate. Well, there is actually a reason for all of this. It all has to do with something known as scattering and how we perceive light. Let me explain.
Fog: What different types are there?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – With spring approaching, one weather component is going to start working its way into the forecast: fog. The Valley actually got a little taste of that this morning. More could be on the way, but what variations could you see? First off, what is fog? Think of fog as essentially low-lying clouds at the surface. It forms when the temperature and dew point approach the same value.
Ice jams: How our warm-up could trigger them
(Adobe Stock ) by: Brennen Webb Posted: Feb 11, 2026 / 07:05 AM EST Updated: Feb 11, 2026 / 07:05 AM EST YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Valley has experienced quite the warm-up recently. While people are enjoying a break from the cold and sub-zero temperatures, what does that mean for all the ice that accumulated in all bodies of water during that cold stretch? It could mean some ice jams and bad news for some. What is an ice jam exactly?
Snow squalls possible this evening: What are they?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – We are no strangers in the Valley to arctic blasts and accumulating snowfall. Though lately, we have seen periods of snow squalls. What exactly is a snow squall? A snow squall is a fast-moving line that brings brief and intense bursts of snowfall. Strong wind gusts can cause blowing snow as well. While there usually aren’t immense accumulations (usually 0.5 to 1 inch), visibility will drop drastically for a period of time. Roads will be coated in the event and become slick.
Youngstown, Ohio area records new record-low temperature
(Adobe Stock) by: Brennen Webb Posted: Jan 30, 2026 / 11:17 AM EST Updated: Jan 30, 2026 / 11:17 AM EST YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Cold blasts of arctic air and negative temperatures have been happening lately in the Valley. It has been a below-average January so far in terms of temperatures, and that only continues as the month nears its end. Friday morning, a new record-low temperature was recorded in the area.
Why Sunday's snow storm isn't a blizzard
by: Brennen Webb Posted: Jan 25, 2026 / 02:17 PM EST Updated: Jan 25, 2026 / 02:17 PM EST (WKBN) – There is been a lot of snowfall as the winter storm has progressed through the Valley. There have even been some people calling it a blizzard, but is it really one? The short answer, no. The area has been under a Winter Storm Warning. The National Weather Service issues this when six or more inches of snow or half an inch of sleet accumulation is expected. A Blizzard Warning is a little bit different.
What does the phrase ‘wind chill’ actually mean?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – During this time of year, the Miami Valley is no stranger to cold temperatures. What happens, though, when the cold can be even more unbearable–when the wind starts to play a factor in how you are feeling. Well, the culprit would be the wind chill, but what exactly does that mean? Wind chill is the rate of heat loss when outside on exposed skin. This is caused by greater wind gusts. The wind draws heat away from our bodies, initially driving down skin temperature.
What does the phrase ‘windchill’ actually mean? Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – During this time of year, the Valley is no stranger to cold temperatures. What happens, though, when the cold can be even more unbearable–when the wind starts to play a factor in how you are feeling. Well, the culprit would be the windchill, but what exactly does that mean? Windchill is the rate of heat loss when outside on exposed skin. This is caused by greater wind gusts. The wind draws heat away from our bodies, initially driving down skin temperature.
How much snow has the Valley seen since yesterday?
Brennen Webb Sun, December 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM UTC 1 min read YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Valley saw some snowfall yesterday and overnight. Snow chances still remain today with lake effect, but what are the snow totals looking like right now? Look no further than right here. Let’s see where we stand so far as of noon today.
More snowfall expected for Youngstown, Ohio area
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The next taste of winter is on our doorstep. It is bringing the chance for some travel impacts through Monday night into Tuesday morning. What can you expect? TEMPERATURES Temperatures are going to be on the cooler side most of this week. It will be some of the coldest the Valley has seen so far as winter approaches. Highs will be in the low-30s on Monday before the snow arrives. Heading into Tuesday night, expect low temperatures to drop into the mid-20s.
How weather impacted sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald Original
(WKBN) — Monday marks the 50th year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. On Nov. 10, 1975, a ship carrying tons of iron ore set off to cross Lake Superior, never to make its destination. Many factors played a part in the disaster, including the weather. What was the weather like that day, and how did it add stress to the already dire situation? On Nov. 8, 1975, a low-pressure system was brewing in the plains. It started to make its way up toward the Great Lakes.
Destructive storm in April now labeled a Derecho Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Yes, you read that right. The Valley actually experienced a Derecho back on April 29 of this year. This was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh on Nov. 7. What exactly is a Derecho? A Derecho is a widespread and long-lived storm. This is a band of quick-moving showers or thunderstorms. The primary threat with these types of systems is straight-line damaging winds. These are winds causing damage in one direction or in a straight path with the storm.
What National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's winter outlook means for the Youngstown, Ohio, area Original
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – We are progressing through fall at a steady rate, but winter is soon to be knocking on the door. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is on it, as it has released its winter weather outlook for the months of December, January and February. What does this look like for the area? In terms of what to expect for winter, we got a small sneak peek not too long ago. This is referencing the ENSO or the El Niño Southern Oscillation.
Tropical Disturbance: What to know about the recent development in the Atlantic Original
(WKBN) – We are well into hurricane season as we approach late September. The season so far, around its peak, has been quieter than expected, but that might change. There is a development in the Atlantic that may have a chance to become more organized. Tropical Tropical Weather Outlook courtesy of the National Hurricane Center. Representing the potential development area. Most tropical systems start off as a cluster of showers and storms before becoming more organized.
Fall foliage: What conditions are favorable for vibrant leaf colors?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – One of the biggest parts of the fall season is the foliage. You might wonder, why do the leaves change colors? What kinds of colors are we going to see? When is the peak supposed to begin? There are multiple factors before and during the fall season that determine these answers. Why do the leaves change colors? It’s a result of a chemical process that takes place when the trees change from summer to winter.
Fall foliage: What conditions are favorable for vibrant leaf colors?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – One of the biggest parts of the fall season is the foliage. You might wonder, why do the leaves change colors? What kinds of colors are we going to see? When is the peak supposed to begin? There are multiple factors before and during the fall season that determine these answers. Why do the leaves change colors? It’s a result of a chemical process that takes place when the trees change from summer to winter.
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