? Wind Advisory Today In Cuyahoga + East Cleveland Schools Lockdown

Hello there, Cleveland. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Winds becoming strong; rain. High: 64 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. A wind advisory has been issued for Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas today. A high wind warning was issued for several counties in the state for 20-30 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph. A warm front will move into the area today and bring the temperature up close to 60 degrees, but a cold front will move in midday. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. Two East Cleveland schools were placed on lockdown yesterday for "precautionary measures." Shaw High School and Prospect Academy were placed on lockdown after reports of a "possible sighting of an individual carrying an assault rifle and a bomb." After officials performed a sweep of the high school and reviewed security footage in the area, no threat was found. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
3. The Turkish Community of Cleveland is working to help those in Turkey and Syria after the area suffered a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Northeast Ohio nonprofit is collecting clothing to send to those in need affected by the earthquake. The six donation collection sites in Ohio can be found at the link and include sites in nearby parma and Pepper Pike; the organization is also accepting donations through a GoFundMe. (WKYC.com)

Today in Cleveland:

• Destroy Lonely At House Of Blues Cleveland (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your social calendar? Check out the list of upcoming events happening in and around Cleveland at the link! (Subscription: The News-Herald)
• Duran Duran ? a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductee ? will make a stop in Cleveland during its 2023 tour on Sep. 10 at the Blossom Music Center. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 16 at 10:00 a.m. (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame via Facebook)
• "Find Your Soul Mutt" ? or mate ? at the City Dogs Cleveland Saturday event from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the City Dogs shelter. The kennel is overflowing, and dogs are looking for their special someone for Valentine's Day! (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)

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? Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.