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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 14, 20194 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Apr 14, 2019, 4:15 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 32 min. 4 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: Apr 14, 2019, 4:15 PM EDT (20:15 UTC)
Expired: Apr 14, 2019, 4:47 PM EDT
In force: 32 min
Issued by: NWS Cleveland, OH
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.0 in

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

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 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
Apr 14, 4:19 PM EDT	TSTM WND GST 54	Marion Airport, OH
Apr 14, 4:20 PM EDT	HAIL 0.88	4 Wnw Caledonia, OH	NICKEL-SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON LINN-HIPSHER ROAD.
Apr 14, 4:25 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	8 Se Bucyrus, OH	LARGE LIMBS DOWN NEAR ST.RTE. 19 AND BECK RD.
Apr 14, 4:27 PM EDT	TSTM WND GST 47	Bucyrus Airport, OH

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
Apr 14, 4:11 PM EDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 161 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: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 474 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 629 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 740 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

453 
WFUS51 KCLE 142015
TORCLE
OHC033-101-117-175-142100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0003.190414T2015Z-190414T2100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Marion County in north central Ohio...
  Southeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
  Northwestern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
  Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 500 PM EDT.
    
* At 414 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Marion, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Marion, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, Morral,
  Chatfield, Nevada, Caledonia, Tiro, North Robinson, Oceola, Sulpher
  Springs and Iberia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4063 8325 4099 8304 4099 8273 4071 8272
      4054 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 228DEG 46KT 4066 8311 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
Griffin

6 follow-up statements

470 
WWUS51 KCLE 142017
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
417 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC033-101-117-175-142100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Marion OH-Wyandot OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH-
417 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHEASTERN WYANDOT...NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND
CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
    
At 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Morral, or 7 miles north of Marion, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Marion, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, Morral,
Chatfield, Nevada, Caledonia, Tiro, North Robinson, Oceola, Sulpher
Springs and Iberia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4063 8325 4099 8304 4099 8273 4071 8272
      4054 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 228DEG 46KT 4068 8308 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Griffin

379 
WWUS51 KCLE 142023
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
423 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC033-101-117-175-142100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Marion OH-Wyandot OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH-
423 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHEASTERN WYANDOT...NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND
CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
    
At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bucyrus, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, Chatfield, Nevada,
Caledonia, Tiro, North Robinson, Oceola, Iberia and Sulpher Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4073 8319 4099 8304 4099 8273 4071 8272
      4059 8296
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 228DEG 46KT 4073 8301 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Griffin

677 
WWUS51 KCLE 142029
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
429 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC101-117-175-142039-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Marion OH-Wyandot OH-Morrow OH-
429 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MARION...SOUTHEASTERN WYANDOT
AND NORTHWESTERN MORROW COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central
Ohio.

LAT...LON 4070 8311 4099 8301 4099 8273 4073 8272
      4071 8273 4071 8286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 233DEG 47KT 4077 8291 

$$

OHC033-142100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Crawford OH-
429 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR CRAWFORD
COUNTY...
    
At 429 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bucyrus, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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...
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, Chatfield, Tiro, North
Robinson and Sulpher Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4070 8311 4099 8301 4099 8273 4073 8272
      4071 8273 4071 8286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 233DEG 47KT 4077 8291 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Griffin

265 
WWUS51 KCLE 142036
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
436 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC033-142100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Crawford OH-
436 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTY...
    
At 436 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Crestline, or 8 miles east of Bucyrus, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

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...
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, New Washington, Chatfield, Tiro, North
Robinson and Sulpher Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4084 8299 4099 8296 4099 8273 4073 8272
      4071 8273 4071 8286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 228DEG 46KT 4083 8282 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Griffin

881 
WWUS51 KCLE 142041
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
441 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC033-142100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Crawford OH-
441 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...
    
At 440 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crestline, or 11 miles east of Bucyrus, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

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...
Crestline, New Washington, Tiro and Sulpher Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4088 8290 4099 8290 4099 8273 4073 8272
      4071 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 240DEG 41KT 4082 8275 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Griffin

089 
WWUS51 KCLE 142047
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

OHC033-142057-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190414T2100Z/
Crawford OH-
447 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central
Ohio.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Cleveland.

LAT...LON 4088 8290 4099 8290 4099 8273 4073 8272
      4071 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 228DEG 46KT 4088 8266 

$$

Griffin

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 14, 7:10 AM EDT	Lakeshore Flood Warning	CLE	Erie, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky	13 hr
Apr 14, 3:55 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Crawford, Marion, Wyandot	27 min
Apr 14, 4:12 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashland, Knox, Morrow, Richland	50 min
Apr 14, 4:25 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Hancock	35 min
Apr 14, 4:39 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Huron, Richland	22 min
Apr 14, 4:48 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Holmes, Stark, Summit, Wayne	42 min
Apr 14, 4:59 PM EDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	CLE	Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland	28 min
Apr 14, 5:01 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Stark, Summit, Wayne	29 min
Apr 14, 5:26 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Portage, Stark, Summit	34 min
Apr 14, 5:29 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Stark	31 min
Apr 14, 5:35 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina	20 min
Apr 14, 5:42 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Geauga, Portage	18 min
Apr 14, 5:51 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake	26 min
Apr 14, 5:55 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage, Trumbull	50 min
Apr 14, 5:57 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		63 min
Apr 14, 5:57 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Mahoning, Stark	48 min
Apr 14, 6:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CLE	Morrow	45 min
Apr 14, 6:19 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Ashtabula, Trumbull	41 min
Apr 14, 6:35 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashland, Knox, Morrow, Richland	43 min
Apr 14, 6:42 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Ashtabula	78 min
Apr 14, 6:43 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CLE	Mahoning, Trumbull	28 min
Apr 14, 6:56 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	CLE		56 min
Apr 14, 7:28 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CLE	Stark, Summit	4 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.