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Special Weather Statement, NWS Cleveland, OH

April 21, 2025Crawford County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this special weather statement at Apr 21, 2025, 8:49 PM EDT for Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 21, 2025, 8:49 PM EDT (00:49 UTC)
Expired
Apr 21, 2025, 9:15 PM EDT
In force
26 min
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH
Hail
0.50 in
Wind
40

County Crawford County, PA

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What forecasters said that day

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NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 21, 7:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 21, 7:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 21, 4:09 PM EDT, 4 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
409 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

OHZ003-006>013-017>020-027>030-036-037-089-PAZ001-002-222015-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Hancock-
Seneca-Huron-Medina-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-Morrow-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
409 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

West to southwest winds will gust to 35 to 45 mph through early
evening. A few stronger gusts up to 50 mph cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-222015-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
409 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ014-021>023-031>033-038-047-PAZ003-222015-
Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Holmes-
Knox-Crawford-
409 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms will move through the region this evening. A
localized severe storm is possible, with the main hazard being
damaging winds to 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 21, 3:16 PM EDT, 5 hours 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
316 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

PAZ001>003-212000-
Northern Erie PA-Southern Erie PA-Crawford PA-
316 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN ERIE AND CRAWFORD
COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Edinboro to near Adamsville. Movement was
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, torrential downpours and pea size
         hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor flooding is possible in areas of
         poor-drainage.

Locations impacted include...
Meadville, Corry, Edinboro, North East, Union City, Cambridge
Springs, Waterford, Wattsburg, Adamsville, Canadohta Lake, Riceville,
Harmonsburg, Lincolnville, Guys Mills, Atlantic, Saegertown, Conneaut
Lake, Mill Village, Blooming Valley, and Townville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 8021 4149 8043 4191 8023 4226 7977
      4201 7976 4199 7961 4179 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 224DEG 51KT 4188 8019 4150 8041

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Sullivan
Local storm report, Apr 21, 3:37 PM EDT, 5 hours 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
337 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0229 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Oak Harbor              41.51N 83.15W
04/21/2025                   Ottawa             OH   Trained Spotter

            Large tree limb down across corner of house.

&&
Special weather statement, Apr 21, 3:50 PM EDT, 4 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

OHZ012>014-021>023-089-212045-
Summit OH-Geauga OH-Portage OH-Lake OH-Trumbull OH-
Ashtabula Lakeshore OH-Ashtabula Inland OH-
350 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT TRUMBULL...PORTAGE...GEAUGA...
NORTHEASTERN LAKE...SOUTHEASTERN SUMMIT AND ASHTABULA COUNTIES
THROUGH 445 PM EDT...

At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Geneva to near Barberton. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Akron, Warren, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Ravenna, Chardon,
Geneva-On-The-Lake, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Barberton, Solon, Hudson,
Niles, Twinsburg, Tallmadge, Streetsboro, Macedonia, Cortland,
Geneva, and Newton Falls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4197 8053 4158 8054 4113 8081 4113 8099
      4099 8100 4099 8169 4135 8145 4135 8139
      4141 8140 4183 8108
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 245DEG 45KT 4174 8092 4099 8153

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 21, 4:17 PM EDT, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
417 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

PAZ001>003-212115-
Northern Erie PA-Southern Erie PA-Crawford PA-
417 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ERIE AND NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD
COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles west of Girard to near Conneaut to 9
miles northwest of Pymatuning North. Movement was northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Erie, Corry, Edinboro, North East, Union City, Girard, Cambridge
Springs, Waterford, Albion, Linesville, Wattsburg, Northwest
Harborcreek, Pymatuning North, Pymatuning Central, Harborcreek,
Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Lake City, Conneautville, and
Cranesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4196 7961 4161 8051 4198 8052 4204 8031
      4212 8013 4213 8015 4213 8012 4227 7978
      4201 7976 4200 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 240DEG 45KT 4200 8048 4194 8047 4176 8061

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

10
Special weather statement, Apr 21, 4:50 PM EDT, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
450 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

OHZ014-023-212115-
Trumbull OH-Ashtabula Inland OH-
450 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT TRUMBULL AND SOUTHEASTERN
ASHTABULA COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pymatuning North to near Andover to near
Warren. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Warren, Niles, Hubbard, Cortland, Newton Falls, Lordstown, Kinsman,
Andover, Vienna Center, Hilltop, Maplewood Park, Bristolville,
Leavittsburg, Girard, Vienna, McDonald, Mecca, Johnston, Cherry
Valley, and Orangeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4167 8051 4114 8053 4113 8099 4120 8099
      4160 8072 4179 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 243DEG 50KT 4166 8053 4154 8058 4126 8076

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

10
Special weather statement, Apr 21, 4:58 PM EDT, 3 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
458 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

PAZ003-212200-
Crawford PA-
458 PM EDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CRAWFORD COUNTY THROUGH 600 PM
EDT...

At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Linesville to Pymatuning Central to near
Cortland. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Meadville, Titusville, Cambridge Springs, Linesville, Adamsville,
Canadohta Lake, Pymatuning Central, Riceville, Harmonsburg,
Lincolnville, Guys Mills, Pymatuning North, Atlantic, Cochranton,
Saegertown, Conneautville, Conneaut Lake, Jamestown, Hydetown, and
Blooming Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4162 7982 4149 8000 4148 8013 4149 8051
      4172 8051 4185 8006 4185 7962 4162 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 243DEG 50KT 4173 8040 4158 8047 4138 8064

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.