Northern Ohio is set to experience a significant windstorm midweek, following a brief calm period, according to NWS Cleveland.

Ohio faces below-average temperatures with clear skies, before a warm-up and windy conditions mid-week per NWS Wilmington.

Ohio set a record for tornadoes in 2024 with 74 confirmed across the state. The storms killed three people and destroyed dozens of homes.

La Niña is a recurring climate pattern that occurs when trade winds that push warm water west from South America toward Asia are stronger than usual. Colder water rises to the surface to replenish the warm water pushed off to Asia, affecting weather patterns in the U.S.

Since meteorological winter began Dec. 1, gauges at Lahm Regional Airport have collected 8.85 inches of liquid precipitation.

The forecast from the National Weather Service in Cleveland shows temperatures anywhere from the low 30s to upper 40s in the upcoming week.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a wind advisory Friday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph are expected in parts of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings will faceoff Saturday at Ohio Stadium as part of a series of outdoor games hosted by the NHL.