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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 8:43 PM EDT for Ashland County, Medina County, Wayne 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, 8:43 PM EDT (00:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 9:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Ashland County, OH, Medina County, OH, Wayne County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 166 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
- 1623 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 377 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 549 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
429
WFUS51 KCLE 150043
TORCLE
OHC005-103-169-150130-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0008.240315T0043Z-240315T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
843 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Medina County in northeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Ashland County in north central Ohio...
Northern Wayne County in northeastern Ohio...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 843 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Polk, or 9 miles northeast of Ashland, moving east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
West Salem around 850 PM EDT.
Creston around 900 PM EDT.
Rittman around 905 PM EDT.
Wadsworth and Doylestown around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Congress, Sullivan, Smithville, Westfield Center, Marshallville,
Burbank, Gloria Glens Park, and Seville.
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 4090 8227 4104 8227 4108 8169 4099 8169
4098 8165 4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 270DEG 35KT 4096 8219
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Sullivan4 follow-up statements
349
WWUS51 KCLE 150056
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
856 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC005-150105-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Ashland OH-
856 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northeastern
Ohio.
LAT...LON 4088 8212 4099 8210 4105 8209 4108 8169
4099 8169 4098 8165 4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 270DEG 35KT 4096 8202
$$
OHC103-169-150130-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Medina OH-Wayne OH-
856 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
MEDINA AND NORTHERN WAYNE COUNTIES...
At 855 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near West Salem, or 10 miles northwest of Wooster, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Creston around 900 PM EDT.
Rittman around 905 PM EDT.
Wadsworth around 910 PM EDT.
Doylestown around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Congress, Smithville, Westfield Center, Marshallville, Burbank,
Gloria Glens Park, and Seville.
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 4088 8212 4099 8210 4105 8209 4108 8169
4099 8169 4098 8165 4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 270DEG 35KT 4096 8202
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Sullivan916
WWUS51 KCLE 150105
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
905 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC103-169-150130-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Medina OH-Wayne OH-
905 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MEDINA AND NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...
At 905 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Creston, or 8 miles north of Wooster, moving east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Orrville and Rittman around 910 PM EDT.
Doylestown around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westfield Center, Marshallville, Gloria Glens Park, Seville,
Smithville, and Burbank.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4088 8196 4099 8199 4106 8198 4106 8169
4099 8169 4098 8165 4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 272DEG 38KT 4093 8189
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Sullivan735
WWUS51 KCLE 150112
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
912 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC103-150121-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Medina OH-
912 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEDINA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northeastern
Ohio.
LAT...LON 4087 8193 4099 8189 4099 8169 4098 8165
4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 270DEG 35KT 4093 8180
$$
OHC169-150130-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Wayne OH-
912 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 911 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rittman, or 10 miles northeast of Wooster, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Rittman and Doylestown around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Marshallville and Smithville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 8193 4099 8189 4099 8169 4098 8165
4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 270DEG 35KT 4093 8180
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Sullivan836
WWUS51 KCLE 150121
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
921 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
OHC169-150131-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240315T0130Z/
Wayne OH-
921 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
930 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northeastern
Ohio.
LAT...LON 4087 8193 4099 8189 4099 8169 4098 8165
4083 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 270DEG 35KT 4093 8169
$$
SullivanThe 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, 8:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Crawford, Seneca, Wyandot | 47 min |
| Mar 14, 8:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Knox | 37 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.