The National Weather Service has lifted a wind advisory for Lorain County and much of northern Ohio that will was in effect until noon today.

West winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph continued into late morning then dimished to diminish as the deep low responsible for the strong winds moved farther from the region.

Winds of these magnitudes can cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high-profile vehicles were urged to use caution.

A gale warning remains in effect until 9 tonight and a low-water advisory until midnight for Lake Erie off Lorain County and all of northern Ohio. West gales to 40 knots will gradually diminish this afternoon and evening. Waves will average 8 to 12 feet this morning and subside to 5 to 8 feet by evening.

Check back at Chroniclet.com or go to the National Weather Service Web site for more weather information.

Fire and rescue squads around the county responded to a handful of reports of wires down and trees blocking roadways overnight and this morning but were reporting no serious incidents. Henrietta Hajes, who lives on Delaware Avenue in Elyria, said a large tree in her backyard was blown over a little after midnight, damaging a fence and keeping her neighbor from going in or out of his garage.

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