Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1039 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2023... OHZ010-011-013-020>023-029>033-038-047-160000- Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Richland- Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Knox- Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, and Mount Vernon 1039 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2023 ...ELEVATED FIRE RISK THIS AFTERNOON... Dry and windy conditions will create an elevated risk of fire spread this afternoon into early this evening. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop to 30 to 35% this afternoon, with sustained southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and wind gusts to 35 to 45 mph expected. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have potential to spread rapidly.