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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Wilmington, OH

March 14, 20244 counties in Ohio

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 7:27 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 33 min. 6 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
Mar 14, 2024, 7:27 PM EDT (23:27 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
33 min
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Auglaize County, OH, Hardin County, OH, Logan County, OH, Shelby County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:29 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
Mar 14, 7:29 PM EDTTORNADO4 Nne Botkins, OH*** 3 FATAL, 27 INJ *** EF3 tornado with winds to 155 MPH confirmed in Auglaize County OH and Logan County OH. This tornado began south of Wapakoneta and is believed to have ended east of Bellefontaine.
Mar 14, 7:49 PM EDTTORNADOLakeview, OHMultiple buildings destoryed in the Lakeview area. Time estimated.
Mar 14, 7:50 PM EDTHAIL 1.751 N Jackson Center, OH
Mar 14, 7:52 PM EDTHAIL 2.75Jackson Center, OH
Mar 14, 7:56 PM EDTHAIL 1.75Jackson Center, OH
Mar 14, 7:56 PM EDTHAIL 22 E Jackson Center, OHTime estimated from radar.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 14, 5:13 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 128 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2024-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 20 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2024-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 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
20 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-147 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1277 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

429 
WFUS51 KILN 142327
TORILN
OHC011-065-091-149-150000-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0013.240314T2327Z-240315T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
727 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
  Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio...
  Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio...
  Southwestern Hardin County in west central Ohio...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 727 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 3 miles south of Wapakoneta, 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Wapakoneta, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins,
  Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood,
  Roundhead, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Jumbo, St.
  Johns, Walton, New Hampshire, and State Route 195 at State Route
  235.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 117.
 
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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4065 8411 4064 8411 4064 8369 4044 8368
      4041 8381 4046 8421 4065 8421
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 271DEG 35KT 4052 8417 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Hatzos
3 follow-up statements
913 
WWUS51 KILN 142334
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC011-065-091-149-150000-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240315T0000Z/
Shelby OH-Logan OH-Auglaize OH-Hardin OH-
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY...NORTHWESTERN LOGAN...NORTHEASTERN AUGLAIZE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...

At 733 PM EDT, a radar confirmed tornado was located 3 miles 
southwest of St. Johns, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the 
         air.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Wapakoneta, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview,
Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead,
Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Jumbo, St. Johns,
Walton, New Hampshire, State Route 195 at State Route 235, and
Lewistown.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 116.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4064 8411 4064 8369 4044 8368 4041 8381
      4046 8421 4061 8421
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 271DEG 35KT 4052 8408 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Hatzos
182 
WWUS51 KILN 142340 RRA
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
740 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC011-065-091-149-150000-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240315T0000Z/
Shelby OH-Logan OH-Auglaize OH-Hardin OH-
740 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY...NORTHWESTERN LOGAN...NORTHEASTERN AUGLAIZE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...

At 740 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles northwest of 
Lakeview, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the 
         air.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Russells Point, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park,
Northwood, Roundhead, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Jumbo, St. Johns,
Walton, New Hampshire, State Route 195 at State Route 235, and
Lewistown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4064 8395 4064 8369 4044 8368 4041 8381
      4046 8411 4055 8414 4060 8408
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 271DEG 35KT 4052 8399 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Hatzos
549 
WWUS51 KILN 142347
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
747 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC011-149-142356-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240315T0000Z/
Shelby OH-Auglaize OH-
747 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND NORTHEASTERN
AUGLAIZE COUNTIES 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 warning remains in effect for portions of 
Shelby and Auglaize counties.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for west central
Ohio.

&&

LAT...LON 4060 8369 4044 8368 4041 8381 4044 8400
      4048 8400 4049 8399 4053 8399 4054 8393
      4054 8388 4060 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 271DEG 35KT 4052 8390 

$$

OHC065-091-150000-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240315T0000Z/
Logan OH-Hardin OH-
747 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LOGAN AND SOUTHWESTERN HARDIN COUNTIES...

At 746 PM EDT, a radar confirmed tornado was located near Lakeview, 
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the 
         air.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Russells Point, Lakeview, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood,
Roundhead, Huntsville, Jumbo, and Lewistown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4060 8369 4044 8368 4041 8381 4044 8400
      4048 8400 4049 8399 4053 8399 4054 8393
      4054 8388 4060 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 271DEG 35KT 4052 8390 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Hatzos

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 12:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMercer34 min
Mar 14, 3:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNBrown37 min
Mar 14, 3:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNLicking23 min
Mar 14, 3:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPike25 min
Mar 14, 4:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPike37 min
Mar 14, 6:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNMercer44 min
Mar 14, 6:47 PM EDTTornado WarningILNMercer28 min
Mar 14, 7:02 PM EDTTornado WarningILNAuglaize28 min
Mar 14, 7:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAuglaize, Mercer, Shelby32 min
Mar 14, 7:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNAuglaize, Hardin, Logan, Shelby37 min
Mar 14, 7:51 PM EDTTornado Warning Considerable damage threatILNLogan, Union39 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.