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Tornado Warning 20, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Aug 12, 2023, 2:18 PM EDT for Ashland County, Morrow County, Richland County, Ohio. It was in force for 42 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2023, 2:18 PM EDT (18:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2023, 3:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Ashland County, OH, Morrow County, OH, Richland County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:21 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2:23 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Ene Lexington, OH | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Aug 12, 2:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Lexington, OH | Large tree downed across Kings Corners Road E. Time estimated via radar. |
| Aug 12, 2:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Lucas, OH | A couple of trees reported downed near Mansfield-Washington Rd. Time estimated via radar. |
| Aug 12, 2:44 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 W Lucas, OH | Spotter reported a brief touchdown near the intersection of I-71 and Highway 13. Tornado touchdown just northeast of Walmart away from structures and in the wood. No damage was reported. |
| Aug 12, 2:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Perrysville, OH | A tree limb poked through the roof and ceiling of a home and extended into a bedroom. The photo was shared on social media by a broadcast meteorologist. |
| Aug 12, 2:53 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | Perrysville, OH | Delayed report. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 12:50 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 180 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1893 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 746 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 143 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.7
- Supercell composite
- 4.1
The text
As transmitted.
329
WFUS51 KCLE 121818
TORCLE
OHC005-117-139-121900-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0020.230812T1818Z-230812T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
218 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Richland County in north central Ohio...
Southern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
Northeastern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 217 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lexington, or 7 miles southwest of Mansfield,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Bellville around 225 PM EDT.
Loudonville and Hayesville around 250 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Jeromesville, Mohicanville, Lucas, Perrysville and Mifflin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4064 8272 4073 8273 4073 8272 4076 8272
4082 8213 4067 8213 4067 8222 4059 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 266DEG 33KT 4068 8263
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Garuckas2 follow-up statements
353
WWUS51 KCLE 121832
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
232 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
OHC117-121842-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-230812T1900Z/
Morrow OH-
232 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MORROW COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central
and northeastern Ohio.
LAT...LON 4063 8262 4064 8264 4069 8261 4074 8218
4067 8218 4067 8222 4059 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 268DEG 24KT 4065 8255
$$
OHC005-139-121900-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-230812T1900Z/
Richland OH-Ashland OH-
232 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RICHLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTIES...
At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bellville, or 8 miles south of Mansfield, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Loudonville around 310 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mohicanville, Lucas and Perrysville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4063 8262 4064 8264 4069 8261 4074 8218
4067 8218 4067 8222 4059 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 268DEG 24KT 4065 8255
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Garuckas383
WWUS51 KCLE 121850
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
250 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
OHC005-139-121900-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-230812T1900Z/
Richland OH-Ashland OH-
250 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN RICHLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTIES...
At 249 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Loudonville, or
12 miles southeast of Mansfield, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE....Spotters confirmed a tornado south of Mansfield
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Loudonville around 300 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mohicanville, Lucas and Perrysville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4061 8243 4071 8244 4074 8218 4067 8218
4067 8222 4059 8222
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 266DEG 33KT 4066 8234
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
GaruckasThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 8:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Erie | 49 min |
| Aug 11, 9:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Mahoning, Stark | 61 min |
| Aug 11, 10:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Mahoning, Stark | 3 hr |
| Aug 11, 11:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Erie | 5 hr |
| Aug 12, 12:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Lorain, Medina | 3 hr |
| Aug 12, 11:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Hancock | 66 min |
| Aug 12, 11:57 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Hancock | 48 min |
| Aug 12, 12:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Hancock, Wood | 25 min |
| Aug 12, 12:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot | 46 min |
| Aug 12, 12:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Wyandot | 58 min |
| Aug 12, 12:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Cuyahoga, Geauga | 46 min |
| Aug 12, 12:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake | 40 min |
| Aug 12, 12:58 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Marion | 32 min |
| Aug 12, 1:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Erie, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot | 43 min |
| Aug 12, 1:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 2 hr | |
| Aug 12, 1:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Marion | 37 min |
| Aug 12, 1:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Lucas | 26 min |
| Aug 12, 1:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Erie, Huron, Lorain | 46 min |
| Aug 12, 1:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot | 46 min |
| Aug 12, 1:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Erie | 12 min |
| Aug 12, 1:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Erie | 5 hr |
| Aug 12, 1:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion | 18 min |
| Aug 12, 1:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Richland | 48 min |
| Aug 12, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 63 min | |
| Aug 12, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Hancock, Wyandot | 48 min |
| Aug 12, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Seneca | 44 min |
| Aug 12, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Morrow, Richland | 53 min |
| Aug 12, 2:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina | 30 min |
| Aug 12, 2:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Lorain, Medina, Wayne | 42 min |
| Aug 12, 2:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot | 39 min |
| Aug 12, 2:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Ashland, Knox, Richland | 35 min |
| Aug 12, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 87 min | |
| Aug 12, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Geauga, Lake | 38 min |
| Aug 12, 3:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Holmes | 45 min |
| Aug 12, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Crawford | 43 min |
| Aug 12, 3:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Sandusky | 41 min |
| Aug 12, 3:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Wayne | 38 min |
| Aug 12, 3:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Huron | 45 min |
| Aug 12, 3:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Medina, Summit | 43 min |
| Aug 12, 3:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Medina, Summit | 28 min |
| Aug 12, 3:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Holmes | 42 min |
| Aug 12, 3:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Richland | 48 min |
| Aug 12, 3:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Portage, Summit | 41 min |
| Aug 12, 3:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain | 3 hr |
| Aug 12, 4:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Portage | 29 min |
| Aug 12, 4:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Holmes | 52 min |
| Aug 12, 4:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Wayne | 22 min |
| Aug 12, 4:27 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Mahoning, Portage | 53 min |
| Aug 12, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Trumbull | 33 min |
| Aug 12, 4:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Trumbull | 26 min |
| Aug 12, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Crawford, Richland, Wyandot | 59 min |
| Aug 12, 5:17 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Mahoning | 3 hr |
| Aug 12, 5:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Holmes, Richland, Wayne | 55 min |
| Aug 12, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Stark | 34 min |
| Aug 12, 5:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Stark | 3 hr |
| Aug 12, 6:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Holmes | 3 hr |
| Aug 12, 6:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Holmes | 47 min |
| Aug 12, 6:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Stark | 50 min |
| Aug 12, 6:34 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Stark | 3 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.