Flash Flood Warning 5, NWS Cleveland, OH

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
238 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023

OHC095-270648-
/O.CAN.KCLE.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230727T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lucas OH-
238 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR LUCAS COUNTY...

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 4156 8365 4156 8388 4172 8388 4173 8345
      4172 8347 4170 8338 4171 8334 4165 8322
      4162 8312 4161 8314 4162 8316 4162 8356
      4157 8361

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
805 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

...00z TAF Aviation and Near Term Forecast Update...

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will move east across the central Great Lakes
region tonight, bringing a warm front east across eastern Great
Lakes region this evening. A cold front will move into the
central Great Lakes by Friday, moving south across the forecast
area on Saturday. High pressure builds in behind this front on
Sunday and Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
730 pm update...
As mentioned in the previous late afternoon forecast discussion,
we were monitoring trends for the potential of another round of
strong to severe convection redeveloping late this evening and
tracking into northwest Ohio. The atmosphere was able to
destabilized enough for a second round of organized convection
which has formed in southern Michigan and just starting to
track into NWOH as of this write up. This MCS will move almost
in the same direction and locations as the previous MCS, but
maybe just a touch more southeastward. The previous severe
t'storm watch has been allowed to expire but a new one is in
effect for portions of NWOH until late evening. Damaging wind
gusts will be the primary threat followed by isolated large
hail. Can't rule out an isolated tornado threat this evening. We
will also have to watch how these storms track over the areas
that already saw localized heavy rainfall from just a few hours
ago. We could see a limited urban flash flood threat depending
on how things evolve through late this evening.

Previous discussion... This particular severe weather event has
definitely been challenging and somewhat not what was
originally expected as the outcome from the forecast earlier
today. Due to active severe weather operations ongoing at this
time, we will keep this portion of the near term discussion
short. MLCAPE values have topped out at 3000 J/KG if not more
with downward CAPE values as much as 1300 J/KG across portions
of NW and north central Ohio this afternoon. We expected this
line of severe storms to continue to track eastward through mid
evening and mainly impact the areas and counties closer to the
lakeshore through 00z.

The bigger question which remains somewhat uncertain is how
things evolve late this evening into the overnight with the next
possible round of storms. Model guidance is still indicating
another round of potential strong to severe convection
redeveloping closer to the main mid level disturbance that is
responsible for our active weather today. We don't have a good
feel if this first round will use up all the available
thermodynamics and energy for the next possible line line of
convection late this evening. We do see scattered to clusters of
new convection that has recently developed over towards southern
Lake Michigan and northern Indiana. That will be the area of
focus if we do see additional storms becoming better organized
and possible track in our direction late this evening, after
00z for NW Ohio and after 03z for NE Ohio.

The mid level wave will exit to our northeast by early Thursday
morning. A weak frontal boundary will follow behind this system
and drift southward early on Thursday. It will slow down or
brief stall just south of the lakeshore across northern Ohio
Thursday as the steering flow becomes parallel to the surface
boundary. Additional isolated to scattered convection will very
well develop along and south of this weak front tomorrow
afternoon but should stay below severe limits with the lack of
atmospheric shear and dynamics. It will be another very warm if
not hot and humid day across the area Thursday afternoon with
highs expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s once again.
Any diurnal driven convection that develops during the heating
of the day will quickly fade away or drift south out of our
local area by Thursday evening.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
An active weather pattern will continue through the short term
period, with chances of showers and thunderstorms expected
Friday night into Saturday morning. In addition, high
temperatures are expected to surge into the 90s, marking the
hottest day in the CWA this year.

During the day Friday, no showers are expected to develop across the
area as dry mid-level air associated with an EML pushes across the
area, creating a cap and inhibiting convection. Throughout the day,
south to southwest winds at the surface will advect ample low level
moisture into the area, allowing dewpoints to climb into the low to
mid 70s. These winds will also increase WAA across the area and
allow temperatures to surge into the low to mid 90s, with the
warmest temperatures across the western counties. These temperatures
coupled with dewpoints will result in apparent temperature values in
excess of 100 degrees for nearly 6 hours. This will likely need a
heat headline, likely in the form of a Heat Advisory.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms ramp up late Friday evening and
persist through Saturday morning as an upper-level shortwave moves
east across the Great Lakes. Confidence in the severe potential
remains low as the storms are expected during a diurnally
unfavorable time. However, there is a non-zero chance of strong to
severe storms as current models suggest CAPE values exceeding 2000
J/kg along with a strong LLJ of 45-50 knots and ample low level
moisture across the area. Upper-level divergence associated with
this shortwave will also have the potential to enhance convection.
For now, SPC has highlighted the area in a Day 3 Marginal Risk for
severe weather. The primary hazard with storms that develop with be
strong winds.

In addition to a potential severe threat, there is also an
increasing likelihood of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
Current models continue to suggest PWATs near 2 inches with warm
cloud layers exceeding 10kft, creating an environment conducive to
torrential rainfall. In addition, some models suggest shear vectors
becoming parallel to mean flow, which may promote backbuilding of
storms. This will need to closely be monitored.

On Saturday, showers and storms will gradually diminish from west to
east throughout the day as the trough axis and associated cold front
move east. There will again be a chance of strong to severe storms
Saturday afternoon, especially across the central and eastern
counties. Confidence in the storm potential is limited at this time
as models diverge in agreement on instability and shear, however the
potential of heavy rainfall and flooding will linger as PWATs near 2
inches persist ahead of the boundary. Temperatures will be a bit
cooler on Saturday as CAA begins to push across the area with the
boundary, allowing highs to only reach into the mid to upper 80s.
Unfortunately, the mugginess will persist creating apparent
temperatures closer to 90 degrees. Overnight lows on Saturday will
drop into the low 60s and humidity will finally start to move out of
the area.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
For the long term period, quieter weather is expected to move over
the area as ridge builds over the central US and a trough pushes
south across the NE US. This will provide the area with a break in
precipitation from Sunday through Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures on
Sunday will be a bit cool for July, only reaching into the mid to
upper 70s, but will gradually increase to be in the mid 80s by
Tuesday. Overnight lows will follow a similar pattern with Sunday
nigh lows in the 50s gradually increasing into the 60s. Chances of
showers will also begin to increase again Tuesday afternoon, but
with low confidence this far out, opted to keep PoPs at isolated to
scattered.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z Thursday THROUGH Monday/...
The main aviation weather concerns with this late evening TAF
forecast issuance will be another round of strong to severe
convection that is over NW Ohio and sweeping across the area
later tonight. We have timed out the best window of possible
impacts from the storms with 3 hour TEMPO groups with the
earlier onset over NWOH and the later onset further east. Winds
could be erratic and quite gusty with the leading front of any
organized convection or MCS. Outside of any showers or storms,
conditions will be VFR. Convection passing over area airports
will bring down conditions to MVFR to brief IFR this evening
into the overnight. The severity of the convection should
decrease to general thunder after 04z this evening. Some MVFR
ceilings may sneak into portions of the lakeshore areas and the
higher terrain of the of north central Ohio late tonight towards
Friday morning. Have several hours through mid morning of 2000
to 3000 feet for TOL, CLE, MFD, CAK, and ERI. Ceilings should
lift back to VFR late Friday morning into the after with a
gradual clearing by late afternoon. Winds overall will be
southerly 10 knots with a few gusts up to 20 knots through late
evening. A westerly wind 10 knots or less will return by Friday
morning through the afternoon.

Outlook...Non-VFR possible in isolated to widely scattered
thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and again Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning. The better chance for areas of thunderstorms
will be late Friday night.

&&

.MARINE...
This afternoon, a line of strong to severe storms will move east
across Lake Erie, with the potential to locally enhance winds and
waves due to associated strong winds. Synoptically speaking, winds
will be from the south-southwest at 15-20 knots into the early
overnight hours, with locally higher winds possible in the open
waters. Have opted to not issue a Small Craft Advisory due to
offshore flow and the overall marginal winds outside of convection.
Late tonight and into Thursday, winds will become easterly at 10-15
knots which will persist through Friday night before shifting to
become more northerly into the start of next week.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Griffin
NEAR TERM...Griffin
SHORT TERM...Campbell
LONG TERM...Campbell
AVIATION...Griffin
MARINE...Campbell

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

OHZ009-013-014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ002-003-280000-
Erie-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-
Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Southern Erie-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening. Torrential
rainfall may lead to a isolated, urban flash flooding threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat indices in the mid to upper 90s are possible on Thursday
increasing to the low 100s on Friday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe. Isolated flash flooding is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

OHZ003-006>008-280000-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 552 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening. Torrential
rainfall may lead to a isolated, urban flash flooding threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat indices in the mid to upper 90s are possible on Thursday
increasing to the low 100s on Friday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe. Isolated flash flooding is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

LEZ061-144>149-164>169-280000-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ142-143-162-163-280000-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 552 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ010>012-280000-
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening. Torrential
rainfall may lead to a isolated, urban flash flooding threat.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat indices in the mid to upper 90s are possible on Thursday
increasing to the low 100s on Friday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe. Isolated flash flooding is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

PAZ001-280000-
Northern Erie-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through late evening. The primary
severe weather hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The
risk for large hail and isolated tornadoes is also possible. The
greatest severe weather threat will be along and west of I-71.
Northwest Ohio and the areas around to the Lake Erie Islands have the
highest potential for severe weather late this evening. Torrential
rainfall may lead to a isolated, urban flash flooding threat.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Heat indices in the mid to upper 90s are possible on Thursday
increasing to the low 100s on Friday.

Thunderstorms are likely Friday night into Saturday, some of which
may be strong to severe. Isolated flash flooding is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state,
and CDC guidelines.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
812 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0640 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NW Erie               42.15N 80.13W
07/26/2023                   Erie               PA   911 Call Center

            *** 3 INJ ***
            Erie County dispatch center reports trees
            down in Presque Isle State Park. One fallen
            tree caused 3 injuries near Beach 8. Time
            estimated via radar.

&&

Sefcovic

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
813 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0646 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ENE Erie              42.14N 80.06W
07/26/2023                   Erie               PA   911 Call Center

            Erie County dispatch center reports several
            trees down across the northern portion of
            the county including in the city of Erie and
            just east of the city. Time estimated via
            radar.

&&

Sefcovic

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
821 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0717 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Meadville               41.64N 80.14W
07/26/2023                   Crawford           PA   911 Call Center

            Crawford County 911 reports several trees
            down across the county. Time estimated via
            radar.

&&

Sefcovic

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
830 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0726 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Ravenna            41.15N 81.23W
07/26/2023                   Portage            OH   911 Call Center

            Portage County dispatch reported numerous
            trees down near and southeast of the city of
            Ravenna. Time is estimated via radar.

&&

Sefcovic

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
901 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

OHZ007-270145-
Ottawa OH-
901 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Ottawa County through
945 PM EDT...

At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 20 miles southeast of Grosse Ile to 10 miles
west of Put-In-Bay to 6 miles north of Oak Harbor. Movement was east
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Elmore, Catawba Island, Marblehead and
Rocky Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.

&&

LAT...LON 4162 8320 4152 8297 4151 8299 4153 8288
      4154 8288 4156 8285 4165 8284 4164 8282
      4161 8284 4153 8282 4154 8271 4150 8275
      4149 8296 4145 8312 4146 8334 4150 8336
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 274DEG 41KT 4186 8298 4170 8302 4161 8319

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Kahn

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
919 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

OHZ007>010-270215-
Erie OH-Ottawa OH-Lorain OH-Sandusky OH-
919 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Ottawa, Erie, eastern
Sandusky and northern Lorain Counties through 1015 PM EDT...

At 919 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Kelleys Island to near
Put-In-Bay to near Port Clinton. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Lorain, Elyria, Sandusky, Fremont, Vermilion, Western Vermilion, Port
Clinton, Westlake, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Amherst, Grafton,
Clyde, Northern Milan, Castalia, North Olmsted, Avon, Bay Village,
Sheffield Lake and Olmsted Falls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 8299 4149 8296 4145 8302 4141 8294
      4145 8284 4147 8282 4150 8285 4150 8295
      4156 8286 4153 8284 4154 8272 4146 8270
      4137 8250 4152 8199 4149 8196 4136 8197
      4135 8188 4127 8188 4131 8320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 278DEG 41KT 4179 8287 4160 8280 4151 8301

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Kahn