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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 12, 20245 counties in Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this high wind warning at Apr 12, 2024, 7:16 PM EDT for 5 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 4 hr. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2024, 7:16 PM EDT (23:16 UTC)
Expired
Apr 12, 2024, 10:50 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Geauga County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:20 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 12, 7:18 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 E South Amherst, OHASOS station KLPR Lorain Elyria.
Apr 12, 7:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Amherst, OHDispatch reported many calls for downed trees and wires this evening, most active in the 7 and 8 PM hours. Calls were throughout the county but noted many issues in the Amherst area.
Apr 12, 7:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Cleveland Heights, OHTree down on wires at Coventry and Larchmere in Shaker Heights. Power out in the area.
Apr 12, 7:57 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBerea, OHLarge tree downed on Bagley Road near Rocky River Drive in Berea.
Apr 12, 8:12 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Maple Heights, OHA number of tree and wire issues in Maple Heights, including at Turney Rd/Dunham Rd.
Apr 12, 8:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ne North Royalton, OHTree down blocking road on Ridge Line Drive near State Road in North Royalton.
Apr 12, 8:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAuburn Twp, OHDispatch reports several recent calls for downed trees and wires in Auburn Township.
Apr 12, 8:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNewbury, OHDispatch reports several recent calls for downed trees and wires on roads in Newbury and Newbury Township.
Apr 12, 8:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Aquilla, OHTree and wires down causing a small brush fire.
Apr 12, 8:45 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ese Chesterland, OHTree downed on top of a vehicle along Rockhaven Road in Newbury Twp.
Apr 12, 8:47 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGThompson Twp, OHTree fell across road and took down wires, with live wires down causing smoke.
Apr 12, 9:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBrooklyn Heights, OHThree power poles and wires downed at Granger and Lancaster.
Apr 12, 9:20 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGClaridon Twp, OHPine tree downed on wires along Hall Road. Tree is on wires leaning over roadway.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 172 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2024-04-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2024-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -50 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
538 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

632 
WWUS71 KCLE 122316
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

OHZ010-130400-
/O.UPG.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0003.240412T2316Z-240413T0400Z/
Lorain-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
and Avon Lake
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Lorain County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The strongest winds will
  be near Lake Erie.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees will be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

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.

&&

$$

OHZ011>013-089-130730-
/O.UPG.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.HW.W.0003.240412T2316Z-240413T0400Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, 
Painesville, Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, 
Bainbridge, Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Ashtabula, 
Conneaut, and Geneva
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Lakeshore 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The strongest winds will
  be near Lake Erie.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees will be more likely to come down
  given saturated ground conditions.

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.

&&

$$

OHZ003-006>009-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-130400-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont, Bellevue, Clyde, 
Sandusky, Huron, Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Norwalk, Willard, 
Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, 
Ravenna, Warren, Niles, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, Galion, 
Crestline, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, 
Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, 
Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, Millersburg, Killbuck, 
and Mount Vernon
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ014-PAZ001>003-130730-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, 
and Titusville
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland County. In Pennsylvania, 
  Northern Erie, Southern Erie and Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
627 
WWUS71 KCLE 130207
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1007 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

OHZ003-006-017-018-027-028-036-037-047-130315-
/O.CAN.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Lucas-Wood-Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot-Crawford-Marion-Morrow-Knox-
Including the cities of Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, 
Findlay, Tiffin, Fostoria, Upper Sandusky, Carey, Bucyrus, 
Galion, Crestline, Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, 
and Mount Vernon
1007 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will decrease overnight but may continue to gust to 30 mph
at times. 

$$

OHZ010>013-089-130400-
/O.CON.KCLE.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, 
Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, 
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva
1007 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Lakeshore 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The strongest 
  winds will be near Lake Erie.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees will be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

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.

&&

$$

OHZ007>009-019>023-029>033-038-130400-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont,
Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, 
Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, 
Warren, Niles, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, 
Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, 
Millersburg, and Killbuck
1007 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ014-PAZ001>003-130900-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, 
and Titusville
1007 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland County. In Pennsylvania, 
  Northern Erie, Southern Erie and Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down 
  given saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
888 
WWUS71 KCLE 130250
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

OHZ010>013-089-130900-
/O.CAN.KCLE.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
Including the cities of Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville, 
Avon Lake, Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Painesville, 
Willowick, Wickliffe, Chardon, South Russell, Bainbridge, 
Chesterland, Middlefield, Burton, Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Lakeshore 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down due
  to saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ007>009-019>023-029>033-038-130400-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Fremont,
Bellevue, Clyde, Sandusky, Huron, Norwalk, Willard, Brunswick, 
Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, 
Warren, Niles, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, 
Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, 
Millersburg, and Killbuck
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down due
  to saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OHZ014-PAZ001>003-130900-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Ashtabula Inland-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Jefferson, Orwell, Andover, 
Roaming Shores, Erie, Edinboro, Corry, Union City, Meadville, 
and Titusville
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland County. In Pennsylvania, 
  Northern Erie, Southern Erie and Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trees may be more likely to come down due
  to saturated ground conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 10:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEMahoning, Trumbull8 hr
Apr 11, 10:28 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLEMarion16 hr
Apr 11, 10:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCLEStark83 min
Apr 12, 12:13 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningCLEStark5 hr
Apr 12, 3:59 AM EDTGale WarningCLE28 hr
Apr 12, 4:30 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLETrumbull54 hr
Apr 12, 4:55 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLESandusky, Wood41 hr
Apr 12, 9:34 AM EDTLow Water AdvisoryCLE18 hr
Apr 12, 4:14 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE28 hr
Apr 12, 4:26 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningCLELucas, Wood31 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.