Tornado Warning Ohio | Effective 03/31/2026 14:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 5:54PM EDT until March 31 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 554 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Chardon, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Painesville, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Mentor, South Russell, Burton, Chesterland, Mentor-On-The-Lake, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Grand River, and Aquilla.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Geauga, OH; Lake, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH