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Wild Winds Could Reach 40 MPH Wednesday

And temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s — yes, in January

It'll be a windy one today.

The National Weather Service predicts wind gusts as high as 40 miles per hour.

And, we'll be seeing showers (chance of precipitation is 100 percent) and possibly a thunderstorm in addition to the high winds, with a high temperature of 64 degrees (yes, in January). 

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A new record-high temperature has already been set for today, Jan. 30, at Akron Canton Airport, according to Ohio.com. The airport recorded 64 degrees this morning.

The National Weather Service also predicts new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Kent residents will see a drastic difference Thursday, when temperatures drop to about 27 degrees, according to AOL Weather. Winds are expected to stay about the same, reaching around 40 mph.


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