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Tornado Warning 17, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at May 26, 2024, 5:44 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 46 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
- May 26, 2024, 5:44 PM EDT (21:44 UTC)
- Expired
- May 26, 2024, 6:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Ashland County, OH, Crawford County, OH, Huron County, OH, Richland County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 5:52 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 53 | 4 N Mansfield, OH | ASOS station KMFD Mansfield. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
| May 26, 3:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 195 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
- 253 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1185 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 62 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
655
WFUS51 KCLE 262144
TORCLE
OHC005-033-077-139-262230-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0017.240526T2144Z-240526T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
544 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Huron County in north central Ohio...
Richland County in north central Ohio...
Northwestern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
Northeastern Crawford County in north central Ohio...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ontario, or near Mansfield, moving north at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Mansfield and Shelby around 550 PM EDT.
Plymouth around 600 PM EDT.
Norwalk around 620 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.
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 4071 8263 4071 8273 4120 8284 4124 8283
4121 8234 4112 8233 4069 8245 4069 8262
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 181DEG 43KT 4076 8259
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Saunders4 follow-up statements
968
WWUS51 KCLE 262158
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
558 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
OHC005-262207-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Ashland OH-
558 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ASHLAND COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for north central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4120 8284 4124 8283 4122 8244 4087 8243
4084 8276
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 182DEG 40KT 4086 8270 4089 8248
$$
OHC033-077-139-262230-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Huron OH-Richland OH-Crawford OH-
558 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR HURON...
NORTHERN RICHLAND AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 557 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Shelby to 8 miles
southwest of Savannah, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Shelby around 600 PM EDT.
Plymouth around 605 PM EDT.
Willard and Greenwich around 610 PM EDT.
North Fairfield around 615 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Shenandoah,
North Fairfield, Tiro, and Greenwich.
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 4120 8284 4124 8283 4122 8244 4087 8243
4084 8276
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 182DEG 40KT 4086 8270 4089 8248
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Saunders823
WWUS51 KCLE 262216
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
616 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
OHC033-262225-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Crawford OH-
616 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for north central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4100 8273 4100 8280 4120 8284 4124 8283
4122 8245 4122 8244 4090 8243
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 174DEG 36KT 4104 8276 4098 8252
$$
OHC077-139-262230-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Huron OH-Richland OH-
616 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR HURON AND
NORTH CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...
At 615 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from Willard to 7 miles east of
Plymouth, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Willard around 620 PM EDT.
Norwalk around 630 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include North
Fairfield and Greenwich.
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 4100 8273 4100 8280 4120 8284 4124 8283
4122 8245 4122 8244 4090 8243
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 174DEG 36KT 4104 8276 4098 8252
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Saunders312
WWUS51 KCLE 262224
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
624 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
OHC139-262234-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Richland OH-
624 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for north central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4102 8243 4110 8282 4120 8284 4124 8283
4122 8245 4122 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 181DEG 43KT 4113 8276 4107 8252
$$
OHC077-262230-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Huron OH-
624 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
HURON COUNTY...
At 624 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Willard to near New
London, moving north at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Norwalk around 630 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include North
Fairfield and Greenwich.
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 4102 8243 4110 8282 4120 8284 4124 8283
4122 8245 4122 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 181DEG 43KT 4113 8276 4107 8252
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Saunders456
WWUS51 KCLE 262231
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
631 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
OHC077-262240-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240526T2230Z/
Huron OH-
631 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL HURON COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appear capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for north central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4102 8243 4110 8282 4120 8284 4124 8283
4122 8245 4122 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 181DEG 43KT 4120 8276 4114 8252
$$
SaundersThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2:05 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Mahoning, Portage, Summit and 1 more | 7 hr |
| May 26, 1:26 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | CLE | Lucas, Ottawa | 7 hr |
| May 26, 1:26 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CLE | 7 hr | |
| May 26, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Richland, Wyandot | 33 min |
| May 26, 5:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Holmes, Stark, Summit, Wayne | 43 min |
| May 26, 5:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Wood | 52 min |
| May 26, 6:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood | 58 min |
| May 26, 6:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Mahoning, Stark | 47 min |
| May 26, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 119 min | |
| May 26, 7:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Erie, Lorain | 15 min |
| May 26, 7:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Portage, Summit | 49 min |
| May 26, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 2 hr | |
| May 26, 7:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Mahoning | 27 min |
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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.