Alert archive / Ohio / Tornado Warnings in 2024
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 8:28 PM EDT for Crawford County, Seneca County, Wyandot County, Ohio. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2024, 8:28 PM EDT (00:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 9:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Crawford County, OH, Seneca County, OH, Wyandot County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 183 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
- 966 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1092 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 2.2
The text
As transmitted.
551
WFUS51 KCLE 150028
TORCLE
OHC033-147-175-150115-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0007.240315T0028Z-240315T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
828 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Crawford County in north central Ohio...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 828 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sycamore, or 9 miles northeast of Upper Sandusky,
moving east at 35 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...
Chatfield around 840 PM EDT.
New Washington around 845 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sulpher Springs, Benton, Oceola, North Robinson, and Tiro.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4103 8327 4103 8283 4100 8282 4100 8273
4076 8272 4085 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 266DEG 31KT 4095 8316
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Garuckas3 follow-up statements
467
WWUS51 KCLE 150039
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
839 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC175-150049-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T0115Z/
Wyandot OH-
839 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WYANDOT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Ohio.
LAT...LON 4081 8305 4103 8304 4103 8283 4100 8282
4100 8273 4076 8272
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 272DEG 39KT 4093 8295
$$
OHC033-147-150115-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T0115Z/
Seneca OH-Crawford OH-
839 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SENECA AND CENTRAL CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 839 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Chatfield, or 8 miles north of Bucyrus, moving east
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
New Washington around 845 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Robinson, Sulpher Springs, and Tiro.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4081 8305 4103 8304 4103 8283 4100 8282
4100 8273 4076 8272
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 272DEG 39KT 4093 8295
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Garuckas046
WWUS51 KCLE 150055
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
855 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC147-150104-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T0115Z/
Seneca OH-
855 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4084 8289 4099 8290 4100 8273 4099 8273
4082 8272 4082 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 0054Z 268DEG 30KT 4094 8279
$$
OHC033-150115-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T0115Z/
Crawford OH-
855 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY...
At 854 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Washington, or 13 miles northeast of Bucyrus,
moving east at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Crawford County, including the following locations...
Sulpher Springs and Tiro.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8289 4099 8290 4100 8273 4099 8273
4082 8272 4082 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 0054Z 268DEG 30KT 4094 8279
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Garuckas695
WWUS51 KCLE 150107
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
907 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC033-150117-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T0115Z/
Crawford OH-
907 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 915 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central Ohio.
LAT...LON 4084 8289 4099 8290 4100 8273 4099 8273
4082 8272 4082 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 266DEG 31KT 4095 8267
$$
GaruckasThe office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Richland | 48 min |
| Mar 14, 8:23 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Huron, Seneca | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 8:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Knox | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 8:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Ashland, Medina, Wayne | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 8:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Ashland, Huron, Richland | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 9:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Medina | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 9:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Portage, Stark, Summit | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 10:21 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 61 min | |
| Mar 14, 10:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake | 40 min |
| Mar 14, 11:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Trumbull | 35 min |
| Mar 15, 2:19 AM EDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | CLE | 9 hr | |
| Mar 15, 2:20 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CLE | Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and 3 more | 9 hr |
| Mar 15, 10:38 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CLE | Sandusky, Wood | 25 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.