Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 3:34PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Willard, or 8 miles southwest of Norwalk, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. This storm may
be rotating.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lorain, Norwalk, Vermilion, Amherst, Wellington, Milan, Northern
Milan, Wakeman, Oberlin, Penfield, South Amherst, Pittsfield,
Monroeville, Berlin Heights, North Fairfield, Kipton, Rochester, and
Birmingham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Erie; Lorain; Huron
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: