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Tornado Warning 5, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 14, 20195 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Apr 14, 2019, 4:59 PM EDT for 5 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 28 min. 1 report 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, 4:59 PM EDT (20:59 UTC)
Expired: Apr 14, 2019, 5:27 PM EDT
In force: 28 min
Issued by: NWS Cleveland, OH
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 1.0 in

Counties Ashland County, OH, Huron County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Medina County, OH, Richland County, OH

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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, 5:05 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	2 N Savannah, OH	NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.

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

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 193 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: 550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 413 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

534 
WFUS51 KCLE 142059
TORCLE
OHC005-077-093-103-139-142145-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0005.190414T2059Z-190414T2145Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Huron County in north central Ohio...
  North central Richland County in north central Ohio...
  Northwestern Medina County in northeastern Ohio...
  Northwestern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
  Lorain County in north central Ohio...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 459 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Savannah, or 10
  miles northwest of Ashland, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Lorain, Elyria, Western Vermilion, Vermilion, Strongsville, North
  Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Amherst, Grafton, Wellington, New London,
  Wakeman, Savannah, Avon, Sheffield Lake, Olmsted Falls, Eaton,
  Oberlin, Sheffield and Sullivan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4091 8249 4100 8259 4128 8243 4129 8234
      4143 8235 4143 8227 4147 8218 4152 8202
      4151 8198 4136 8197 4135 8187 4128 8188
      4127 8197 4120 8197 4120 8203 4099 8218
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 225DEG 42KT 4097 8247 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
Griffin

4 follow-up statements

896 
WWUS51 KCLE 142105
SVSCLE

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

OHC139-142115-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Richland OH-
505 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTY 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
and northeastern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4097 8242 4099 8242 4099 8253 4128 8243
      4129 8234 4127 8197 4120 8197 4120 8203
      4099 8218 4095 8234
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 224DEG 52KT 4105 8237 

$$

OHC005-077-093-103-142145-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Huron OH-Medina OH-Ashland OH-Lorain OH-
505 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
HURON...WEST CENTRAL MEDINA...NORTHWESTERN ASHLAND AND SOUTHERN
LORAIN COUNTIES...
    
At 505 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over New London, or 12 miles north of Ashland, moving
northeast at 60 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...
Grafton, Wellington, New London, Wakeman, Savannah, Oberlin,
Sullivan, Lagrange, Penfield, Pittsfield, Greenwich, Spencer, Bailey
Lakes, Kipton, Rochester and Nova.

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 4097 8242 4099 8242 4099 8253 4128 8243
      4129 8234 4127 8197 4120 8197 4120 8203
      4099 8218 4095 8234
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 224DEG 52KT 4105 8237 

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

$$

Griffin

058 
WWUS51 KCLE 142113
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-077-093-103-142145-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Huron OH-Medina OH-Ashland OH-Lorain OH-
513 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL HURON...WEST CENTRAL MEDINA...NORTHWESTERN ASHLAND AND
SOUTHERN LORAIN COUNTIES...
    
At 512 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New London, or 14 miles north of Ashland, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Grafton, Wellington, New London, Oberlin, Sullivan, Lagrange,
Penfield, Pittsfield, Spencer, Kipton, Rochester and Nova.

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 4098 8235 4106 8243 4129 8234 4127 8197
      4120 8197 4120 8203 4099 8218
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 230DEG 36KT 4107 8232 

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

$$

Griffin

495 
WWUS51 KCLE 142118
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-077-142128-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Huron OH-Ashland OH-
518 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL HURON AND NORTHWESTERN
ASHLAND 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
and northeastern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4107 8234 4129 8234 4127 8197 4120 8197
      4120 8203 4106 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 230DEG 36KT 4111 8226 

$$

OHC093-103-142145-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Medina OH-Lorain OH-
518 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MEDINA AND SOUTHERN LORAIN COUNTIES...
    
At 518 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wellington, or 16 miles north of Ashland, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Grafton, Wellington, Oberlin, Lagrange, Penfield, Pittsfield,
Spencer, Kipton and Rochester.

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 4107 8234 4129 8234 4127 8197 4120 8197
      4120 8203 4106 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 230DEG 36KT 4111 8226 

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

$$

Griffin

479 
WWUS51 KCLE 142127
SVSCLE

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

OHC093-103-142136-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190414T2145Z/
Medina OH-Lorain OH-
527 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL MEDINA AND SOUTHERN LORAIN
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

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

LAT...LON 4107 8234 4129 8234 4127 8197 4120 8197
      4120 8203 4106 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 225DEG 42KT 4118 8216 

$$
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, 4:15 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	CLE	Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot	32 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, 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.