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Tornado Warning 23, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Aug 12, 2023, 3:33 PM EDT for Holmes County, Ohio. It was in force for 42 min. 1 report 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, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2023, 4:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
County Holmes County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:33 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, 4:19 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 9 E Millersburg, OH | Tree on wires on township road 401. Time estimated via radar. |
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
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 151 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
- 848 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -37 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 779 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
772
WFUS51 KCLE 121933
TORCLE
OHC075-122015-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0023.230812T1933Z-230812T2015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
333 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Holmes County in northeastern Ohio...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 332 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Killbuck, or near Millersburg, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Millersburg around 345 PM EDT.
Berlin around 400 PM EDT.
Walnut Creek, Sugarcreek and Farmerstown around 415 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Baltic
and Charm.
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 4045 8202 4046 8202 4061 8191 4060 8166
4044 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 282DEG 19KT 4054 8201
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Garuckas3 follow-up statements
794
WWUS51 KCLE 121944 RRA
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
344 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
OHC075-122015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-230812T2015Z/
Holmes OH-
344 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HOLMES COUNTY...
At 344 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Millersburg, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Berlin around 400 PM EDT.
Walnut Creek and Farmerstown around 415 PM EDT.
Sugarcreek around 425 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Baltic
and Charm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4045 8202 4046 8202 4061 8191 4060 8166
4044 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 282DEG 19KT 4053 8192
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Garuckas223
WWUS51 KCLE 121958
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
358 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
OHC075-122015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-230812T2015Z/
Holmes OH-
358 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HOLMES COUNTY...
At 358 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Walnut Creek, or 7 miles southeast of Millersburg,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Walnut Creek and Farmerstown around 405 PM EDT.
Sugarcreek around 415 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Baltic
and Charm.
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 4045 8185 4061 8182 4060 8166 4044 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 282DEG 20KT 4050 8178
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Garuckas816
WWUS51 KCLE 122012
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
OHC075-122021-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-230812T2015Z/
Holmes OH-
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOLMES COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
415 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northeastern
Ohio.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
eastern Holmes County until 500 PM EDT.
LAT...LON 4045 8185 4061 8182 4060 8166 4044 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 2011Z 282DEG 19KT 4049 8170
$$
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, 2:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Ashland, Morrow, Richland | 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, 3:42 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.