Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 6:41PM EDT until April 15 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 641 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Barberton, or
near Akron, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Akron, Barberton, Green, Tallmadge, Mogadore, New Franklin, Norton,
Lakemore, Portage Lakes, and Uniontown.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Summit, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: