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Freeze Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 30, 202110 counties in Ohio; Crawford County, Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this freeze warning at Apr 30, 2021, 2:55 PM EDT for 10 counties in Ohio; Crawford County, Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 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 30, 2021, 2:55 PM EDT (18:55 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 1, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashland County, OH, Ashtabula County, OH, Holmes County, OH, Mahoning County, OH, Medina County, OH, Portage County, OH, Stark County, OH, Summit County, OH, Trumbull County, OH, Wayne County, OH, Crawford County, PA, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:56 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

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 129 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 39 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 126 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
39 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
643 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

731 
WWUS71 KCLE 301855
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
255 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

OHZ014-020>023-030>033-038-PAZ002-003-010300-
/O.UPG.KCLE.FZ.A.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, 
Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Ashland, Wooster, 
Orrville, Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, 
Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, Edinboro, Corry, 
Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
255 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 to 32 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Pennsylvania and north central 
  and northeast Ohio.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ013-029-036-037-047-010300-
/O.UPG.KCLE.FZ.A.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.FR.Y.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
Geauga-Richland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, 
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Mansfield, Marion, 
Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
255 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Geauga, Richland, Marion, Morrow and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006>011-017>019-027-028-010300-
/O.NEW.KCLE.FR.Y.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Hancock-Seneca-
Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, 
Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, 
Cleveland, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, 
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, and Crestline
255 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Ohio.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
3 follow-up statements
495 
WWUS71 KCLE 010144
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
944 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

OHZ014-020>023-030>033-038-PAZ002-003-010945-
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0004.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, 
Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Ashland, Wooster, 
Orrville, Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, 
Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, Edinboro, Corry, 
Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
944 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 to 32 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Pennsylvania and north central 
  and northeast Ohio.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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>011-013-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-010945-
/O.CON.KCLE.FR.Y.0003.210501T0500Z-210501T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Hancock-
Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, 
Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, 
Cleveland, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, 
Middlefield, Burton, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard,
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
944 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Geauga, Richland, Marion, Morrow and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
966 
WWUS71 KCLE 010830
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
430 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

OHZ014-020>023-030>033-038-PAZ002-003-011200-
/O.CON.KCLE.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210501T1200Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, 
Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Ashland, Wooster, 
Orrville, Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, 
Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, Edinboro, Corry, 
Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
430 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Pennsylvania and north central 
  and northeast Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006>011-013-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-011200-
/O.CON.KCLE.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Hancock-
Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, 
Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, 
Cleveland, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, 
Middlefield, Burton, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard,
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
430 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest 
  Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
984 
WWUS71 KCLE 011148
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
748 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

OHZ014-020>023-030>033-038-PAZ002-003-011300-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210501T1200Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, 
Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Ashland, Wooster, 
Orrville, Rittman, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, 
Boardman, Austintown, Millersburg, Killbuck, Edinboro, Corry, 
Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
748 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will warm quickly this morning and any frost should
melt completely by 9 AM.

$$

OHZ003-006>011-013-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-011300-
/O.EXP.KCLE.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Hancock-
Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, 
Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, 
Cleveland, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, 
Middlefield, Burton, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard,
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
748 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will warm quickly this morning and any frost should
melt completely by 9 AM.

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 8:51 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLETrumbull14 hr
Apr 30, 2:55 PM EDTFrost AdvisoryCLECrawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Hancock, Huron and 11 more17 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in Ohio, 2021Freeze Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021

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.