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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 21, 20217 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this freeze warning at Apr 21, 2021, 10:03 AM EDT for 7 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Apr 21, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2021, 10:03 AM EDT (14:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Hancock County, OH, Knox County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Marion County, OH, Morrow County, OH, Wood County, OH, Wyandot County, OH

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:05 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 173 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-04-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -99 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
624 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-99 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

417 
WWUS71 KCLE 211403
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1003 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

OHZ003-006-017-027-036-212215-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.210422T0200Z-210422T1400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-Wyandot-Marion-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Findlay, Upper Sandusky, Carey, and Marion
1003 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Wyandot and Marion Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

OHZ037-047-212215-
/O.UPG.KCLE.FZ.A.0002.210422T0500Z-210422T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.210422T0200Z-210422T1400Z/
Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Mount Gilead, Cardington, 
and Mount Vernon
1003 AM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Morrow and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
4 follow-up statements
477 
WWUS71 KCLE 211944
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

OHZ003-006-017-027-036-037-047-220345-
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.210422T0200Z-210422T1400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-Wyandot-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Findlay, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington,
and Mount Vernon
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Lucas, Hancock, Wood, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot and Knox 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
657 
WWUS71 KCLE 220321
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1121 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

OHZ003-006-017-027-036-037-047-221130-
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-Wyandot-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Findlay, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington,
and Mount Vernon
1121 PM EDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Lucas, Hancock, Wood, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot and Knox 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
862 
WWUS71 KCLE 220735
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

OHZ027-036-037-047-221545-
/O.NEW.KCLE.FZ.A.0003.210423T0500Z-210423T1300Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Wyandot-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Upper Sandusky, Carey, Marion, 
Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 27. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Wyandot, Marion, Morrow and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006-017-221400-
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
and Findlay
335 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26.

* WHERE...Lucas, Hancock and Wood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
473 
WWUS71 KCLE 221423
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1023 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

OHZ027-036-037-047-222230-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.A.0003.210423T0500Z-210423T1300Z/
Wyandot-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Upper Sandusky, Carey, Marion, 
Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
1023 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Marion, Morrow, Wyandot and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006-017-221530-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
and Findlay
1023 AM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have warmed to the mid to upper 30s and the freeze
threat for this morning has ended.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.