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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Cleveland, OH

March 24, 202128 counties in Ohio; Crawford County, Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:30 AM EDT for 28 counties in Ohio; Crawford County, Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 3:30 AM EDT (07:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 1:12 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH
All 30 counties

Ashland County, OH, Ashtabula County, OH, Crawford County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Geauga County, OH, Hancock County, OH, Holmes County, OH, Huron County, OH, Knox County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Mahoning County, OH, Marion County, OH, Medina County, OH, Morrow County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Portage County, OH, Richland County, OH, Sandusky County, OH, Seneca County, OH, Stark County, OH, Summit County, OH, Trumbull County, OH, Wayne County, OH, Wood County, OH, Wyandot County, OH, Crawford County, PA, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:35 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 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 189 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-24Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2021-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 142 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1638 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
257 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

358 
WWUS71 KCLE 240730
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
330 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-241530-
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1500Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-
Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-
Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
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, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, 
Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, 
Middlefield, Burton, Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, Roaming Shores, 
Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, Medina, 
Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, 
Niles, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, 
Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton, 
Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Marion, 
Mount Gilead, Cardington, Millersburg, Killbuck, Mount Vernon, 
Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, 
Meadville, and Titusville
330 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
6 follow-up statements
194 
WWUS71 KCLE 241400
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1000 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-242200-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1500Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-
Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-
Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
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, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, 
Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, Chesterland, 
Middlefield, Burton, Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, Roaming Shores, 
Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, Medina, 
Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Warren, 
Niles, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, 
Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton, 
Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Marion, 
Mount Gilead, Cardington, Millersburg, Killbuck, Mount Vernon, 
Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, 
Meadville, and Titusville
1000 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
914 
WWUS71 KCLE 241926
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

OHZ003-006>009-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-250330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-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, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, 
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

OHZ010>014-020>023-030>033-038-089-250330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-
Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, 
Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, 
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, 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, Ashtabula, Conneaut,
and Geneva
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

PAZ001>003-250330-
/O.EXT.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, 
Meadville, and Titusville
326 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie, Crawford and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
255 
WWUS71 KCLE 250113
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
913 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

OHZ003-006>009-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-251100-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1200Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-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, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, 
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
913 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

OHZ010>014-020>023-030>033-038-089-251100-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-
Portage-Trumbull-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, 
Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, 
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, 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, Ashtabula, Conneaut,
and Geneva
913 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

PAZ001>003-251100-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2000Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, 
Meadville, and Titusville
913 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie, Crawford and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
846 
WWUS71 KCLE 250808
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
408 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ010-011-020-030-251615-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Medina-Ashland-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, and Ashland
408 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina and Ashland Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ008-009-017>019-027>029-036-037-047-251615-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Sandusky-Erie-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-
Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, 
Huron, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, 
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
408 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006-007-251615-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0003.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, and Genoa
408 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ012>014-021>023-031>033-038-089-PAZ001>003-251615-
/O.EXT.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Holmes-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Crawford-
Including the cities of Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, 
Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, 
Bainbridge, Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Jefferson, Orwell, 
Andover, Roaming Shores, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, 
Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton, 
Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, 
Millersburg, Killbuck, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva, Erie, 
Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
408 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
648 
WWUS71 KCLE 251413
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1013 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ008>011-017>020-027>030-036-037-047-252215-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, 
Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, 
Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, Medina, 
Wadsworth, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, 
Mansfield, Ashland, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, 
and Mount Vernon
1013 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina and Ashland Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006-007-252215-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0003.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, and Genoa
1013 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ012>014-021>023-031>033-038-089-PAZ001>003-252215-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Holmes-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Crawford-
Including the cities of Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, 
Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, 
Bainbridge, Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Jefferson, Orwell, 
Andover, Roaming Shores, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, 
Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Canton, 
Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, 
Millersburg, Killbuck, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva, Erie, 
Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
1013 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
512 
WWUS71 KCLE 251712
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

OHZ012>014-021>023-032-033-089-PAZ001-260115-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Stark-
Mahoning-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, 
Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, 
Bainbridge, Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Jefferson, Orwell, 
Andover, Roaming Shores, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, 
Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, 
Boardman, Austintown, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Geneva, and Erie
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake,
  Geauga, Ashtabula, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Stark, and
  Mahoning Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ031-038-260115-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Wayne-Holmes-
Including the cities of Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Millersburg, 
and Killbuck
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wayne and Holmes Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ008>011-017>020-027>030-036-037-047-260115-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, 
Huron, Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, 
Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, Medina, 
Wadsworth, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, 
Mansfield, Ashland, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, 
and Mount Vernon
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Hancock, Seneca,
  Huron, Medina, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Marion,
  Morrow, and Knox Counties. 

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

PAZ002-003-260115-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KCLE.WI.Y.0003.210326T0600Z-210326T1900Z/
Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, 
and Titusville
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Erie and Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006-007-260115-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0003.210326T0300Z-210326T1600Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, and Genoa
112 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind watch went out at Mar 24, 1:43 AM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 24, 1:43 AM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
143 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure over the lower Missouri River Valley will move
northeast tonight and reach the Great Lakes region on Wednesday.
This low will extend a warm front across the area by Wednesday
afternoon. Another low pressure system will develop over the
south central United States on Thursday and move northeast into
the Ohio Valley on Thursday night into Friday. High pressure
will briefly return to the region on Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
930 pm update...
No significant changes to the ongoing forecast overnight were
made with this forecast update. We made some minor tweaks to the
precip chances with the very light scattered rain showers
expected late tonight into the early morning hours.

Previous discussion...
Mid-to-high clouds have thickened up across the area this
afternoon as a mid-level vorticity maximum moves through the
region, tapping into moisture around 500 mb. Some breaks in the
clouds will return this evening as this feature departs but the
filtered sunshine feel will continue for the rest of today. With
clouds across the region, believe that lows tonight will stay
elevated around the 50 degree mark, or warmer than the average
high for late March for most folks. Low pressure over the lower
Missouri River Valley will move northeast towards the Great
Lakes region tonight. The combination of warm air and moisture
advection with a shortwave trough pivoting northwest of the area
will allow for lower clouds and scattered showers to enter
overnight. The low levels of the atmosphere are fairly dry and
there is potential that the first bit of rain would just help
resaturate the area and measurable precipitation may not occur
until Wednesday morning. With that, will continue with the
chance PoPs across the forecast area with the highest
percentages in NW Ohio. The surface warm front will cross the
area on Wednesday and have PoPs diminishing through the day but
most precipitation should be over by Noon. Temperatures will
have the opportunity to return near the 70 degree mark for highs
on Wednesday, but could even exceed that since we'll be
starting from the 50s in the morning. The atmosphere should mix
fairly well by the afternoon and winds will be on the increase
with gusts to 35 mph possible. Drier air will enter behind the
departing low on Wednesday night and cloud cover should
diminish. Elevated winds should keep the atmosphere mixed and
lows should remain well above normal in the upper 40s to lower
50s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
We will be monitoring an interesting weather system moving out
of the southern Plains during the short term forecast period.
Low pressure will develop over the lower Mississippi Valley on
Thursday and track northeast towards Lake Erie by Friday
morning. This is in response to a fairly compact shortwave
trough that will also lift out of the southern Plains with a 130
knot upper level jet. Models still lying in two camps with this
system, with the 12Z GFS/ECMWF both showing the shortwave
trough becoming negatively tilted and closing off as it reaches
northern Ohio by Friday morning, with an associated surface low
deepening to at least 990mb. Meanwhile the NAM remains more
progressive with both the upper trough and surface feature
resulting in a weaker system and important forecast differences.
Today's runs show the Canadian somewhere in between and may
offer a compromise of the various solutions. Both scenarios
place the forecast area in the warm sector at some point
Thursday or Thursday night and did include a chance of
thunderstorms with continued high pops of 80-90 percent.
Confidence is fairly high in widespread rain with amounts of
0.50-1.50 inches, primarily focused in the Thursday night window.
The ECMWF remains the more consistent model with the GFS
trending in that direction with the 12Z run although confidence
in storm track/strength/details remaining below normal.

Although instability will be limited, especially if the overnight
timing pans out, can not rule out a few thunderstorms that need to
be monitored for a chance of severe weather given the strong shear
profile. In addition, we could be looking at strong post frontal
winds on Friday along and behind the cold front as the stronger
solutions indicate up to 50 knots at 925mb. Highs on Thursday
will be warm with some areas near 70, although portions of NW
Ohio could end up cooler with flow off the lake. Highs on Friday
will occur early ahead of the front with temperatures falling
to near 50 behind it.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
High pressure will be overhead on Saturday before another low
pressure system moves east across Lake Erie Saturday night in
response to a deepening trough moving out of Canada. This system
will present another chance for showers with cold advection
Sunday into Sunday night. Precipitation will largely fall as
rain but can not rule out a few flakes mixing in by Sunday
night. Temperatures on Monday will be closer to normal before
starting to recover again by Tuesday with a building ridge.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z Wednesday THROUGH Sunday/...
Low pressure centered over Missouri will be the primary driver
in impacts to aviation through this period. This low will
continue northeast across the western Great Lakes into Wednesday
overnight, bringing a weak warm front north across the area by
sunrise. Ceilings are also expected to steadily decrease, however
opted to keep all VFR conditions through the period, but cannot
rule out brief periods of MVFR. The aforementioned warm front
will provide increased moisture advection across the area and a
source of lift, which will result is scattered, light rain
showers into the morning hours. These showers are not expected
to be heavy enough to cause significant reduction in visibility.
Aside from the warm front, as the low pressure moves closer to
the area, an associated strong LLJ is expected to establish
itself across the area. A deep mixing layer will allow for
southeast winds of 10 to 15 knots, gusting up to 30 knots at
times throughout the forecast period. Winds will be slightly
higher in NW PA and NE OH due to downsloping, so can expect
sustained winds of 12 to 20 knots, gusting near 30 knots more
consistently at KERI. Winds are expected to weaken to 5 to 10
knots near the end of the TAF period.

Outlook...Non-VFR possible Thursday through Friday with periods
of rain showers and some thunderstorms. Winds will be elevated
on Friday and gusts in excess of 30 knots are expected.

&&

.MARINE...
Southeasterly winds of 10 to 15 knots will veer to southerly at 10-
20 knots on Wednesday as a warm front lifts north across the lake.
Stable boundary layer conditions will help to prevent much stronger
winds aloft from reaching the surface as a strong low level jet
moves overhead. A strong low pressure system will track out of the
southern Plains on Thursday with easterly winds increasing ahead of
the low. There is some uncertainty regarding the track of this
system but generally expecting a fairly strong low to track
northeast across Lake Erie Friday morning, wrapping a cold front in
behind it and creating a window of strong winds. Easterly winds will
veer to southerly and eventually southwest and west through the day
on Friday with a window of gale force winds possible. Will re-
evaluate the potential for gales again over the next 48 hours as
models narrow in on a more consistent storm track. Deviation to the
the track could result in considerably different wind directions and
speeds.

High pressure will quickly build in behind this system on Friday.
Another low pressure system will move east across Lake Erie Saturday
night, wrapping another cold front across the lake for Sunday,
potentially resulting in another window of Small Craft
Advisories.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Sefcovic
NEAR TERM...Griffin/Sefcovic
SHORT TERM...KEC
LONG TERM...KEC
AVIATION...Campbell
MARINE...KEC

The office that day

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

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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.