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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Cleveland, OH

December 9, 2021Erie County, Pennsylvania; 8 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this high wind watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:15 AM EST for Erie County, Pennsylvania; 8 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 12:48 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Sandusky County, OH, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:12 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

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 168 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-09Temperature 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
530 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
100 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

442 
WWUS71 KCLE 090815
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
315 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

PAZ001-091615-
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
315 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* 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
453 
WWUS71 KCLE 091608
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

PAZ001-100015-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
1108 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* 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
336 
WWUS71 KCLE 092050
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

PAZ001-100500-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
350 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* 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
450 
WWUS71 KCLE 092220
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
520 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

OHZ003-007>012-089-101030-
/O.EXB.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Toledo, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, 
Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, 
North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, 
Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Ashtabula, Conneaut,
and Geneva
520 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake 
  and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts are expected to be
  along the lakeshore.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-101030-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
520 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts are expected to be
  along the lakeshore.

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
755 
WWUS71 KCLE 100911
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
411 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ003-007>012-089-101715-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Toledo, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, 
Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, 
North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, 
Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Ashtabula, Conneaut,
and Geneva
411 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake 
  and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-101715-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
411 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* 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
175 
WWUS71 KCLE 101420
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
920 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ003-007>012-089-102230-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Toledo, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, 
Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, 
North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, 
Eastlake, Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Ashtabula, Conneaut,
and Geneva
920 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Lucas, Cuyahoga, Ottawa, 
  Erie, Sandusky and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-102230-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
920 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* 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
867 
WWUS71 KCLE 101748
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

OHZ012-089-110200-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0400Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, 
Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Ashtabula, Conneaut, 
and Geneva
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ001-110200-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0003.211211T1800Z-211212T0400Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Erie
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Erie County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ003-007>011-110200-
/O.UPG.KCLE.HW.A.0003.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0008.211211T1600Z-211212T0000Z/
Lucas-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-
Including the cities of Toledo, Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, 
Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Lorain, Elyria, 
North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, and Cleveland
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ006-017>020-027>030-036-037-047-110200-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0008.211211T1600Z-211212T0000Z/
Wood-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-
Ashland-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Findlay, 
Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth,
Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mansfield, 
Ashland, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, and Mount Vernon
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ013-014-021>023-031>033-038-PAZ002-003-110200-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0008.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Holmes-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of 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, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, and Titusville
1248 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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
Dec 9, 3:13 AM ESTGale WatchCLE25 hr
Dec 9, 3:13 AM ESTStorm WatchCLE25 hr

Nearby

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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.