Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 926 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Garrettsville, or 12 miles northeast of Ravenna, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
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...
Cortland, Garrettsville, Kinsman, North Bloomfield, West Farmington,
Bristolville, Parkman, Mecca, Johnston, Hiram, Orangeville, and
Champion Heights.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Portage; Trumbull
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: