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Below, you'll find an index of the products recently issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH. The "last issued" time will be displayed, along with a link to the latest text information. If applicable, up to 10 previous versions will be available (e.g. "1", "2", etc). Alternatively, you have the option of cycling forward or backward through each version once you click on the product. For a brief product description, hold your mouse over the "Help" icon in the right-hand column, or simply click the icon to pop up a descriptive window.
 
 Forecast Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
7 Day Zone Forecast ZFP This product was last issued:
1055 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 A county-by-county forecast written in plain text for the next 7 days. Includes any long-term watches, warnings, and advisories.
Area Forecast Matrices AFM This product was last issued:
1110 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 A spatially-averaged forecast for the next 7 days in matrix format.
Point Forecast Matrices PFM This product was last issued:
1111 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 A point forecast for the next 7 days in matrix format.
Short Term Forecast NOW This product was last issued:
1159 PM EDT THU MAY 15 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 An overview of weather trends during the next 1 to 6 hours. Normally issued only when precipitation or hazardous weather is occurring.
Area Forecast Discussion AFD This product was last issued:
1109 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 A technical discussion of the meteorological reasoning behind the forecast.
Hazardous Weather Outlook HWO This product was last issued:
625 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Used for communicating the potential for hazardous weather, and preparedness for spotter activation.
Winter Weather Product WSW This product was last issued:
346 AM EDT FRI MAR 28 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Provides watches, warnings, and advisories for winter precipitation events.
Non Precipitation Product NPW This product was last issued:
759 AM EDT WED APR 30 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10		 Provides watches, warnings, or advisories issued for a wide variety of hazardous weather phenomena, such as high winds, dense fog, extreme heat, or low wind chills.
 Severe Weather Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Tornado Warning TOR

This product was last issued:
936 PM EDT FRI APR 11 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  

 Issued when a tornado is imminent or occurring, based on radar or visual sightings. Typically issued for single counties or a small group of adjacent counties for 15 to 45 minutes in duration.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning SVR This product was last issued:
532 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued when a severe thunderstorm is imminent or occurring. Typically issued for single counties or a small group of adjacent counties for 15 to 60 minutes in duration.
Flash Flood Warning FFW This product was last issued:
454 AM EST WED FEB 6 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued when flash flooding, caused by heavy rainfall rates or a dambreak, is imminent or occurring. Typically issued for single counties or a small group of adjacent counties for 2 to 6 hours in duration.
Flood Warning FLW This product was last issued:
618 AM EDT MON MAY 12 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued for any high flow, overflow, or inundation of normally dry areas which threatens life and/or property. It is usually for situations where flooding is expected to develop several hours after the beginning of the heavy rainfall for single counties or small groupings of counties. It is also issued on a point basis for specific forecast points along a river when river levels are expected to exceed flood stage.
Severe Weather Statement SVS This product was last issued:
617 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued as a follow-up to severe weather warnings. Used to relay urgent information about ongoing severe weather, such as damage reports and up-to-the-minute storm location updates. Also used to cancel or expire severe weather warnings.
Flash Flood Statement FFS This product was last issued:
854 AM EST WED FEB 6 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued as a follow-up to Flash Flood Warnings and contains the latest flooding reports and radar trends.
Flood Statement FLS This product was last issued:
940 AM EDT TUE MAY 13 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Flood statements may be issued as a follow-up to Flood Warnings or for high water in urban areas and along small streams as a Flood Advisory.
Local Storm Report LSR This product was last issued:
1009 PM EDT SAT MAY 03 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Used to disseminate weather event information. Includes the time and date of the event, its location, and any other pertinent information.
Special Weather Statement SPS This product was last issued:
234 PM EDT SUN MAY 11 2008
newest 2  		 Used to highlight ongoing or imminent weather conditions that are less than warning or advisory criteria.
 Marine Weather Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Nearshore Forecast NSH This product was last issued:
935 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued four times a day for waters within 5 nautical miles from the shore of Lake Erie. Contains the forecast of wind, waves, and significant weather for the next two days. Includes any long-term watches, warnings, or advisories.
Open Waters Forecast GLF This product was last issued:
931 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued four times a day for an area from 5 nautical miles from shore to the U.S. / Canadian border. Contains a synopsis of the significant surface weather features affecting Lake Erie and a forecast of wind, waves, and significant weather for the next 5 days. Includes any long-term watches or warnings.
Special Marine Warning SMW This product was last issued:
1014 PM EDT FRI APR 11 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued for short duration events (usually 2 hours or less) of sustained winds or frequent gusts of 34 knots or more. A Special Marine Warning is also issued for waterspout activity.
Marine Weather Statement MWS This product was last issued:
418 PM EDT SAT MAY 3 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Is a multi-functional product which can cancel a Special Marine Warning, relay the possibility of waterspouts, or be used as a Low Water Statement for the western basin of Lake Erie (for navigation purposes).
Great Lakes Ice Forecast ICELIO This product was last issued:
343 PM EDT FRI APR 11 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 An outlook issued on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the ice season and covers all of the Great Lakes and their associated waterways (except Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway). It contains a 5-day synopsis of weather elements, 36 hour forecast of winds, 5-day temperature outlook and expected ice conditions for the next 5 days. Additional data includes temperature normals, accumulated freezing degree days, and observed ice thickness.
Port Forecast CPF This product was last issued:
936 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Matrix style forecast for major ports on Lake Erie.
 Aviation Weather Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAF   An aviation forecast containing METAR-coded forecast data for a designated airport and its immediate vicinity. Valid for 24 hours in duration, issued 4 times daily.
 -Cleveland TAFCLE newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Toledo TAFTOL newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Findlay TAFFDY newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Mansfield TAFMFD newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Canton-Akron TAFCAK newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Youngstown TAFYNG newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 - Erie, PA TAFERI newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10    
 Hydrologic Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Flood Watch FFA This product was last issued:
1125 AM EDT WED MAR 19 2008
newest 2 3 4  		 Issued when conditions are favorable for flooding during the next 36 hours.
Flood Warning FLW This product was last issued:
618 AM EDT MON MAY 12 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued when river flooding, caused by heavy rainfall rates or a dambreak, is expected to continue beyond 6 hours. Typically issued for river basins, possibly lasting for several days.
Flood Statement FLS This product was last issued:
940 AM EDT TUE MAY 13 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Flood Statements may be issued as a follow-up to Flood Warnings or as an Advisory for high water in urban areas and along small streams.
River and Lake Summary RVD This product was last issued:
1144 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  		 Issued daily. Contains a 3 day river stage forecast for select locations in our hydrologic service area.
Hydrologic Outlook ESF This product was last issued:
430 PM EDT FRI APR 4 2008
newest 2 3  		 Issued when conditions appear favorable for possible flooding, typically from 24 to 72 hours in the future. It is also issued bi-weekly as a winter/spring flood outlook from January to April. Finally, this product can also contain information on drought conditions when appropriate.
 Fire Weather Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Fire Weather Forecast FWF This product was last issued:
310 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7  		 Issued once daily. Contains weather elements of critical importance to fire managers, such as relative humidity, precipitation duration and amounts, smoke mixing heights, and transport winds.
Fire Weather Watch
Red Flag Warning		 RFW This product was last issued:
Not issued recently
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7  		 Issued when extreme burning conditions are forecast, including very low relative humidity, strong winds, and dry forest fuels.
 Climate Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Daily Climate Summary CLI   Issued daily. Contains climatological observed values, along with normals, records, and monthly, seasonal, and yearly accumulations.
- Cleveland CLICLE This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
- Toledo CLITOL This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
- Mansfield CLIMFD This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
- Canton-Akron CLICAK This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
- Youngstown CLIYNG This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
- Erie, PA CLIERI This product was last issued:
145 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
Record Event Report RER This product was last issued:
1045 AM EDT WED APR 30 2008
newest  		 Issued when a new temperature record occurs.
Regional Temp/Precip Table RTP This product was last issued:
805 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6  		 Issued twice daily. Contains observed temperature and precipitaiton over the last 12-24 hours from locations around the state of Ohio.
Monthly Climate Summary CLM This product was last issued:
432 AM EDT THU MAY 1 2008
CLE TOL MFD CAK YNG ERI  		 Issued monthly. Contains climatological observed values along with departures from normal for the previous month.
 General Public Information
Product Abbr. Available Items Help
Regional Weather Summary RWS This product was last issued:
1130 AM EDT SAT MAY 17 2008
newest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  		 Issued twice daily, providing a brief weather summary and forecast for our local forecast area.
Public Information Statement PNS This product was last issued:
145 PM EDT FRI MAY 2 2008
newest 2 3 4 5  		 Issued to inform the public of non-routine events of interest. May contain weather safety advice, observed rain or snowfall reports, or storm damage survey results.
Civil Emergency Message CEM This product was last issued:
Not issued recently
newest  		 Issued at the request of an emergency manager when a large-scale evacuation or other public action is necessitated by a disaster, either man-made or natural.
Local Climate Water & Weather Topics:
Current Hazards, Ohio Conditions, Pennsylvania Conditions, Radar, Satellite, Climate, Safety
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Cleveland, OH 44135
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