Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 04/04/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Northwood to 6 miles northeast of Bowling Green to near North Baltimore. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fremont, Port Clinton, Put-In-Bay, Oregon, Clyde, North Baltimore, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Genoa, Woodville, Elmore, Ballville, Catawba Island, Bradner, Marblehead, Wayne, Risingsun, Cygnet, Lindsey, and Portage.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 northwestern Ohio.
Area Description: 
Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH