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Tornado Warning 29, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Aug 6, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT for Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Ohio. It was in force for 42 min. 12 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 6, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT (20:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 6, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Cuyahoga County, OH, Geauga County, OH, Lake County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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 6, 4:21 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Bratenahl, OH | Numerous trees down and some equipment damaged at Wastewater Treatment Plant. Roof damage to apartment building on south side of Lakeshore Blvd. |
| Aug 6, 4:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Bratenahl, OH | Trees and large branches down in neighborbood east of the Easterly WWTP. |
| Aug 6, 4:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Willoughby Hills, OH | Willoughby Hills FD reports they lost the roof off of their station. |
| Aug 6, 4:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Richmond Heights, OH | Large tree uprooted. |
| Aug 6, 4:28 PM EDT | MARINE TSTM WIND 47 | 2 Wnw Wickliffe, OH | public weather station. |
| Aug 6, 4:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Gates Mills, OH | NWS survey observed numerous trees and large branches down across the Mayfield Heights, Gates Mills and Chesterland areas. Estimated wind speeds of up to 90 mph occurred. |
| Aug 6, 4:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Waite Hill, OH | Large tree down in road. |
| Aug 6, 4:31 PM EDT | TORNADO | 2 S Waite Hill, OH | NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado was on the ground for nearly 5 miles and 7 minutes. Primarily tree damage occurred in the path with numerous trees snapped or uprooted. |
| Aug 6, 4:32 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Chesterland, OH | Large trees down in Chesterland. |
| Aug 6, 4:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Gates Mills, OH | Multiple trees down on road and powerline. Radar estimated time. Ferry Road in Chesterland, OH. |
| Aug 6, 4:37 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ese Chesterland, OH | Numerous trees, poles and wires down. |
| Aug 6, 4:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Chardon, OH | Numerous trees reported downed near Wilson Mills Rd and Auburn Rd in Munson Township, including some on houses. |
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 6, 11:42 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 170 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
- 1038 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -25 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 821 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 2.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KCLE 062018
TORCLE
OHC035-055-085-062100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0029.240806T2018Z-240806T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
418 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Geauga County in northeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Cuyahoga County in northeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Lake County in northeastern Ohio...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 418 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Euclid, or 8 miles west of Willowick, moving southeast at 25 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...
Cleveland, Euclid, and Cleveland Heights around 425 PM EDT.
Chesterland around 440 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waite
Hill, Bratenahl, Richmond Heights, North Randall, Moreland Hills,
Warrensville Heigh, Shaker Heights, Bentleyville, Orange, and
Highland Heights.
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 4156 8116 4135 8138 4146 8165 4155 8163
4155 8162 4162 8153 4162 8150 4165 8146
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 293DEG 23KT 4160 8162
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kahn3 follow-up statements
006
WWUS51 KCLE 062033
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
433 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
OHC035-055-085-062100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240806T2100Z/
Geauga OH-Cuyahoga OH-Lake OH-
433 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN GEAUGA...EAST CENTRAL CUYAHOGA AND SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE
COUNTIES...
At 433 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Euclid, or near Willowick, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Chesterland around 440 PM EDT.
South Russell around 500 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodmere, Waite Hill, Mayfield, Moreland Hills, Chagrin Falls,
Bentleyville, Orange, Gates Mills, Kirtland, and Bedford Heights.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4156 8116 4135 8138 4140 8151 4153 8148
4163 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 293DEG 23KT 4156 8150
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kahn735
WWUS51 KCLE 062042
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
442 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
OHC035-062052-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240806T2100Z/
Cuyahoga OH-
442 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CUYAHOGA 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 700 PM EDT for
northeastern Ohio.
LAT...LON 4156 8116 4135 8138 4136 8140 4142 8139
4142 8137 4144 8137 4145 8139 4156 8139
4157 8144 4163 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 293DEG 23KT 4154 8142
$$
OHC055-085-062100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240806T2100Z/
Geauga OH-Lake OH-
442 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN GEAUGA AND SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE COUNTIES...
At 442 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Chesterland, or 7 miles south of Willowick, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Chesterland around 450 PM EDT.
South Russell around 500 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waite
Hill, Bainbridge, Kirtland, Aquilla, Willoughby Hills, Chagrin Falls,
Gates Mills, Hunting Valley, and Mayfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4156 8116 4135 8138 4136 8140 4142 8139
4142 8137 4144 8137 4145 8139 4156 8139
4157 8144 4163 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 293DEG 23KT 4154 8142
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kahn863
WWUS51 KCLE 062050
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
450 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
OHC055-085-062100-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240806T2100Z/
Geauga OH-Lake OH-
450 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN GEAUGA AND SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 500 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
northeastern Ohio.
LAT...LON 4156 8116 4135 8138 4136 8140 4142 8139
4142 8137 4144 8137 4145 8139 4156 8139
4157 8144 4163 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 293DEG 23KT 4152 8137
$$
KahnThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 3:47 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Lucas and 1 more | 48 hr |
| Aug 6, 3:48 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CLE | 48 hr | |
| Aug 6, 4:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Seneca | 44 min |
| Aug 6, 10:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Trumbull | 29 min |
| Aug 6, 10:40 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Trumbull | 20 min |
| Aug 6, 11:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Trumbull | 14 min |
| Aug 6, 11:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Wood | 51 min |
| Aug 6, 11:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Trumbull | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 12:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Ashtabula | 31 min |
| Aug 6, 12:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashtabula, Trumbull | 49 min |
| Aug 6, 12:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Mahoning, Trumbull | 66 min |
| Aug 6, 1:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Mahoning | 50 min |
| Aug 6, 2:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Lucas, Wood | 62 min |
| Aug 6, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 115 min | |
| Aug 6, 3:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Hancock, Wood | 41 min |
| Aug 6, 3:13 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Hancock, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 3:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Hancock, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood | 54 min |
| Aug 6, 3:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Erie, Huron | 65 min |
| Aug 6, 3:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Lorain | 62 min |
| Aug 6, 3:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Lorain | 47 min |
| Aug 6, 3:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Lorain, Medina | 54 min |
| Aug 6, 3:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake | 80 min |
| Aug 6, 3:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Hancock, Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot | 61 min |
| Aug 6, 4:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Summit | 54 min |
| Aug 6, 4:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Erie, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 4:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Crawford, Richland, Wayne, Wyandot | 81 min |
| Aug 6, 4:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Summit | 36 min |
| Aug 6, 4:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Portage, Trumbull | 88 min |
| Aug 6, 4:18 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Crawford, Hancock, Seneca, Wyandot | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 4:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Geauga, Lake | 52 min |
| Aug 6, 4:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Medina | 47 min |
| Aug 6, 4:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Geauga, Portage | 43 min |
| Aug 6, 4:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga | 40 min |
| Aug 6, 4:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 63 min | |
| Aug 6, 4:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Holmes, Stark | 42 min |
| Aug 6, 4:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Summit, Trumbull | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 5:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Summit | 16 min |
| Aug 6, 5:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Mahoning | 54 min |
| Aug 6, 5:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Ashtabula, Trumbull | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 5:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashtabula | 77 min |
| Aug 6, 5:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Trumbull | 16 min |
| Aug 6, 5:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Mahoning | 36 min |
| Aug 6, 5:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Mahoning | 15 min |
| Aug 6, 5:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot | 30 min |
| Aug 6, 5:41 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Mahoning, Trumbull | 2 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.