Weather update: Wind gusts up to 60 MPH to impact the area Saturday

The first day of April will be accompanied by strong winds on Saturday.

Parts of Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties can experience high wind gusts up to 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Severe thunderstorms are possible as well.

🧵The severe weather threat has increased for portions of the CWA tonight, with an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for the far SW counties & a Slight Risk (2/5) extending to the I77 corridor. The primary threat is strong winds of 60+ mph. Timing is between 10PM Friday-5AM Saturday. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/b3wuj1hcWt

— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) March 31, 2023

Residents can expect thunderstorms to begin rolling in Friday night around midnight with strong winds up to 60 MPH. The weather event is likely to repeat throughout the day on Saturday.

Much of the area is still recovering from strong winds that toppled trees and power lines in the area. Many residents were without power for 1-3 days – some even longer.

There will be two rounds of storms possible tonight and Saturday afternoon. The primary hazard in both rounds of storms will be damaging wind gusts. Take the time to secure loose outdoor items before storms arrive. #ohwx #pawx pic.twitter.com/Ie4zaQn6zL

— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) March 31, 2023

Weather is expected to mellow out by Sunday as sunshine returns to the area. It’s expected to be 50 degrees.