Happy Father's day!

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Stay cool. Stay safe.

Lorain County high heat alert. Check here for info and cooling centers: loraincountyohio.gov/762/High-Heat-…

A special weather statement has been issued for Lorain OH, Elyria OH and Amherst OH until 3:00 PM EDT

In the last couple of weeks, we've responded to two riding lawnmowers that have caught fire. Click the link below to see some tips to avoid these fires and what you should look into in regards to whether your insurance will cover such an event. mapfreinsurance.com/blog/avoiding-…

Showers & storms will continue across the region today. A stronger batch of storms is expected to develop and move across the area this afternoon and may bring damaging winds or a tornado. These storms will also produce heavy, flooding rains. Stay weather aware on this Saturday!

The Amherst Police Bike Rodeo is this weekend! Come out and join us, the Amherst, Ohio Fire Department and LifeCare for a fun morning! Pizza, refreshments and snacks will be provided by Olde Town Pizza House.

Tonight at training, crews worked on water supply and pump operations.

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Showers and storms will develop this afternoon ahead of a cold front, with a few strong to severe storms possible between 2-10 PM. Damaging winds are the primary threat with any strong thunderstorms, but heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding as well.

It's the law! Drivers must stop when a school bus is dropping off or picking up students. School bus drivers who see someone run the stop sign will report the vehicle’s license plate number & incident location to law enforcement, which can lead to criminal charges. #STOPmeansSTOP

Amherst PD phone lines are currently down and they are working on the issue. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. Our text line is also working at 440-988-4422

Last night, Brandon Dimacchia was sworn in as the fire chief of Amherst. Congratulations, Chief!

Thank you to Lisa with Ryan Homes for dropping off pizza prior to our monthly meeting on Tuesday. We enjoyed it and appreciate the gesture.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 12:00 AM EDT for Lorain County.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Erie and Lorain County until 3:45 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lorain OH, Elyria OH and North Ridgeville OH until 3:45 AM EDT

The Amherst Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants today in the Apple Orchard development. If your water is cloudy, run your cold water until it clears up.