Alert archive / Ohio / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Jun 15, 2023, 8:48 PM EDT for Ashland County, Wayne County, Ohio. It was in force for 42 min. 14 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
- Jun 15, 2023, 8:48 PM EDT (00:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 15, 2023, 9:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Ashland County, OH, Wayne County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 8:49 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 3 E Bailey Lakes, OH | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| Jun 15, 8:49 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 3 E Bailey Lakes, OH | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| Jun 15, 8:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Polk, OH | Numerous trees down along SR 58 between County Rd 801 and 852. |
| Jun 15, 8:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Polk, OH | Numerous trees down along SR 58 between County Rd 801 and 852. |
| Jun 15, 8:50 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 3 Sw Polk, OH | |
| Jun 15, 8:50 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 3 Sw Polk, OH | |
| Jun 15, 9:14 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Sse Congress, OH | Tree downed across Smithville Western Road in Chester Twp. Time estimated via radar. |
| Jun 15, 9:14 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Sse Congress, OH | Tree downed across Smithville Western Road in Chester Twp. Time estimated via radar. |
| Jun 15, 9:16 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 E Jeromesville, OH | Tree down on South Firestone Road. |
| Jun 15, 9:16 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 E Jeromesville, OH | Tree down on South Firestone Road. |
| Jun 15, 9:20 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Wooster, OH | Tree down on Mechanicsburg Road. |
| Jun 15, 9:20 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Wooster, OH | Tree down on Mechanicsburg Road. |
| Jun 15, 9:25 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | 2 Ene Wooster, OH | Reported via photo on social media. Time estimated via radar. |
| Jun 15, 9:25 PM EDT | HAIL 1.5 | 2 Ene Wooster, OH | Reported via photo on social media. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 7:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 3 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1580 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
308
WFUS51 KCLE 160048
TORCLE
OHC005-169-160130-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0007.230616T0048Z-230616T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
848 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
Southwestern Wayne County in northeastern Ohio...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 848 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Polk, or near Ashland, moving southeast at 40 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...
Wooster around 910 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Congress, Jeromesville, Nankin, Rowsburg and Reedsburg.
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 4075 8212 4088 8240 4103 8226 4081 8183
4069 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 304DEG 37KT 4092 8225
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Sefcovic2 follow-up statements
818
WWUS51 KCLE 160113
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
913 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
OHC005-160123-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230616T0130Z/
Ashland OH-
913 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN ASHLAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Ohio.
LAT...LON 4075 8211 4076 8213 4095 8213 4096 8212
4083 8186 4081 8183 4069 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 296DEG 23KT 4086 8208
$$
OHC169-160130-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230616T0130Z/
Wayne OH-
913 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 913 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of West Salem, or 7 miles west of Wooster,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Wooster around 930 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Congress and Reedsburg.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4075 8211 4076 8213 4095 8213 4096 8212
4083 8186 4081 8183 4069 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 296DEG 23KT 4086 8208
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Sefcovic853
WWUS51 KCLE 160130
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
930 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
OHC169-160139-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230616T0130Z/
Wayne OH-
930 PM EDT Thu Jun 15 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
930 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning will be
allowed to expire. However, large hail and damaging winds remain
likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the
area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Ohio.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Cleveland.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Wayne County.
LAT...LON 4075 8211 4076 8213 4095 8213 4096 8212
4083 8186 4081 8183 4069 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 304DEG 37KT 4078 8192
$$
SefcovicThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 8:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Hancock, Seneca, Wood | 43 min |
| Jun 15, 8:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca | 4 hr |
| Jun 15, 8:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland and 1 more | 51 min |
| Jun 15, 8:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Richland | 24 min |
| Jun 15, 8:30 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Erie, Huron | 5 hr |
| Jun 15, 8:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Wayne | 79 min |
| Jun 15, 8:45 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 90 min | |
| Jun 15, 8:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Huron | 48 min |
| Jun 15, 9:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Ashland, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Jun 15, 9:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Crawford, Holmes, Morrow, Richland, Wayne | 67 min |
| Jun 15, 9:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Holmes, Stark, Wayne | 46 min |
| Jun 15, 10:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Knox | 53 min |
| Jun 15, 10:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Ashland, Wayne | 2 hr |
| Jun 15, 11:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Knox | 28 min |
| Jun 16, 4:06 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CLE | 18 hr | |
| Jun 16, 4:07 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Lucas and 1 more | 18 hr |
Nearby
Tornado Warnings in Ohio, 2023Every tornado warning in 2023Tornadoes in 2023
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.