National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Widespread rain will expand across the area this morning and last for most of the day. Total rainfall amounts will be highest south and east with most of the area getting 0.20-0.50” of rain. Lingering drizzle, low clouds, and fog will continue tonight allowing for variable travel conditions.
Strong southwest to west winds will overtake the region behind a cold front on Wednesday. These strong winds will persist through Thursday night. Maximum wind gusts will be around 45 mph with higher gusts possible near Lake Erie and in Northwest Ohio.
The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake Counties in Ohio for Thursday and Friday. Erie and Crawford Counties in PA remain in the Watch. There is potential for 8" or more of snow in the watch areas by Friday evening.
Strong southwest to west winds are still on track to overtake Lake Erie for Wednesday and Thursday. Winds should reach 40 kt gales with higher gusts possible. These strong winds will generate large waves and allow for low water levels for the western basin of Lake Erie.