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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 90, NWS Cleveland, OH

July 7, 20174 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 7, 2017, 12:19 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 71 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jul 7, 2017, 12:19 PM EDT (16:19 UTC)
Expired: Jul 7, 2017, 1:30 PM EDT
In force: 71 min
Issued by: NWS Cleveland, OH
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Crawford County, OH, Marion County, OH, Morrow County, OH, Wyandot County, OH

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 130 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jul 7, 12:21 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	6 Sw Bucyrus, OH	CRAWFORD COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS TREE AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST PORTIONS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
Jul 7, 12:24 PM EDT	HAIL 0.88	2 Sse Bucyrus, OH	NICKEL-SIZED HAIL REPORTED A HALF MILE EAST OF THE PORT BUCYRUS AIRPORT.
Jul 7, 12:30 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	4 Nnw Caledonia, OH	NWS CLEVELAND STUDENT VOLUNTEER REPORTED A DOWNED POWER POLE OVER STATE ROUTE 98 NEAR THE CRAWFORD-MARION COUNTY LINE IN ADDITION TO A LARGE TREE LIMB. REPORT CORRECTED FOR LOCATION INTO MARION COUNTY...NEAREST TOWN IS KIRKPATRICK.
Jul 7, 12:30 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	6 Ssw Bucyrus, OH	NWS CLEVELAND STUDENT VOLUNTEER REPORTED A DOWNED POWER POLE OVER STATE ROUTE 98 NEAR THE CRAWFORD-MARION COUNTY LINE IN ADDITION TO A LARGE TREE LIMB.
Jul 7, 12:35 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	Caledonia, OH	TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED SEVERAL LARGE TREES AND TREE LIMBS DOWNED NEAR STATE ROUTE 98 AND MUD PIKE IN CALEDONIA.
Jul 7, 1:20 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	3 Nnw Delaware State Pa, OH	TREES DOWN -- TIME ESTIMATED

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 7, 9:46 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 149 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 678 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -46 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 863 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 169 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.4
Supercell composite: 3.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

068 
WUUS51 KCLE 071619
SVRCLE
OHC033-101-117-175-071730-
/O.NEW.KCLE.SV.W.0090.170707T1619Z-170707T1730Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1219 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Marion County in north central Ohio...
  Southern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
  Morrow County in north central Ohio...
  Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 130 PM EDT

* At 1219 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line 
  extending from near Bucyrus to near La Rue, moving southeast at 
  35 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to 
           trees and power lines. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Marion, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Crestline,
  Cardington, Forest, Ashley, Prospect, La Rue, Morral, Waldo,
  Chesterville, Sparta, Marseilles, Nevada, Caledonia, New
  Bloomington and Edison.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4068 8342 4071 8349 4082 8351
      4091 8317 4088 8278 4079 8272 4071 8273
      4071 8266 4067 8264 4064 8264 4063 8262
      4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1619Z 332DEG 78KT 4076 8290 4053 8347 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Adams

3 follow-up statements

157 
WWUS51 KCLE 071644
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1244 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

OHC175-071652-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-170707T1730Z/
Wyandot OH-
1244 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN WYANDOT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. heavy 
rain will linger. A flood warning remains in effect.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4069 8342 4070 8312 4091 8311
      4088 8278 4079 8272 4071 8273 4071 8266
      4064 8264 4063 8262 4055 8264 4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 308DEG 26KT 4060 8283 

$$

OHC033-101-117-071730-
/O.CON.KCLE.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-170707T1730Z/
Marion OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH-
1244 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT
FOR MARION...MORROW AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 1242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Gilead,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to 
         trees and power lines. 

Locations impacted include...
Marion, Bucyrus, Mount Gilead, Galion, Crestline, Cardington, Ashley,
Prospect, La Rue, Morral, Waldo, Chesterville, Sparta, Caledonia, New
Bloomington, Edison, Green Camp, Marengo, Fulton and North Robinson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to 
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4069 8342 4070 8312 4091 8311
      4088 8278 4079 8272 4071 8273 4071 8266
      4064 8264 4063 8262 4055 8264 4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 308DEG 26KT 4060 8283 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Kosarik

453 
WWUS51 KCLE 071710
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
110 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

OHC033-071718-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-170707T1730Z/
Crawford OH-
110 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
north central Ohio.

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4062 8342 4063 8310 4059 8294
      4059 8286 4066 8274 4065 8269 4065 8266
      4063 8262 4055 8264 4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1708Z 281DEG 63KT 4053 8302 

$$

OHC101-117-071730-
/O.CON.KCLE.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-170707T1730Z/
Marion OH-Morrow OH-
110 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT
FOR MARION AND MORROW COUNTIES...

At 108 PM EDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located east 
to west across central Marion and Morrow counties moving 
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to 
         trees and power lines. 

Locations impacted include...
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, Ashley, Prospect, La Rue, Waldo,
Chesterville, Sparta, New Bloomington, Edison, Green Camp, Marengo,
Fulton, Shauck and State Route 229 at US Route 23.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4062 8342 4063 8310 4059 8294
      4059 8286 4066 8274 4065 8269 4065 8266
      4063 8262 4055 8264 4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1708Z 281DEG 63KT 4053 8302 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Adams

718 
WWUS51 KCLE 071728
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
128 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

OHC101-117-071737-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-170707T1730Z/
Marion OH-Morrow OH-
128 PM EDT FRI JUL 7 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MARION AND MORROW COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 130 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However small hail and gusty winds are still 
possible with these thunderstorms across the southern parts of 
Marion and Morrow counties.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
north central Ohio.

LAT...LON 4036 8293 4042 8294 4044 8325 4051 8325
      4050 8342 4062 8342 4063 8310 4059 8294
      4059 8286 4066 8274 4065 8269 4065 8266
      4063 8262 4055 8264 4035 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1727Z 332DEG 78KT 4018 8278 

$$

Adams

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 7, 5:50 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		85 min
Jul 7, 6:17 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Wyandot	43 min
Jul 7, 6:18 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Sandusky, Wood	30 min
Jul 7, 6:31 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		119 min
Jul 7, 6:46 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Crawford, Erie, Hancock, Huron, Lorain, Richland and 3 more	44 min
Jul 7, 6:55 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		50 min
Jul 7, 7:08 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Cuyahoga, Lorain	59 min
Jul 7, 7:21 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Medina	54 min
Jul 7, 7:28 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashland, Morrow, Richland, Wayne	77 min
Jul 7, 7:35 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		85 min
Jul 7, 7:43 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit, Trumbull	62 min
Jul 7, 7:57 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Geauga, Portage, Summit	63 min
Jul 7, 8:40 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Mahoning, Stark, Trumbull	50 min
Jul 7, 10:34 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot	41 min
Jul 7, 10:46 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Hancock, Wood	59 min
Jul 7, 11:13 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Crawford, Seneca, Wyandot	77 min
Jul 7, 11:29 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	CLE	Hancock, Seneca, Wood, Wyandot	3 hr
Jul 7, 12:05 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Crawford, Marion, Wyandot	40 min
Jul 7, 12:22 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashland, Holmes, Richland, Wayne	68 min
Jul 7, 12:23 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	CLE	Crawford	3 hr
Jul 7, 12:43 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	CLE	Marion, Morrow	3 hr
Jul 7, 12:47 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Knox	73 min
Jul 7, 1:45 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CLE	Knox	3 hr
Jul 7, 2:11 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Holmes	34 min
Jul 7, 2:31 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CLE	Wyandot	5 hr
Jul 7, 3:51 PM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	CLE		24 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.