Tornado Warning 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

Issued

May 2, 2025, 1:55 PM EDT (17:55 UTC)

Expired

May 2, 2025, 2:11 PM EDT

In force

16 min

Issued by

NWS Cleveland, OH

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Morrow County, OH

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WFUS51 KCLE 021755
TORCLE
OHC117-021830-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0002.250502T1755Z-250502T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
155 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Morrow County in north central Ohio...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 155 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Cardington, or near Mount Gilead, 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...
  Mount Gilead around 200 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Shauck, and Edison.

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 4046 8296 4049 8297 4059 8295 4065 8265
      4063 8263 4045 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 1755Z 261DEG 38KT 4053 8290 

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

$$

04

030 
WWUS51 KCLE 021803
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
203 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

OHC117-021830-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250502T1830Z/
Morrow OH-
203 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MORROW COUNTY...

At 203 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Gilead, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Morrow County, including the following locations...
Fulton, Shauck, and Edison.

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 4046 8291 4049 8291 4060 8289 4065 8265
      4063 8263 4045 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 259DEG 38KT 4054 8281 

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

$$

04

668 
WWUS51 KCLE 021811
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
211 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

OHC117-021821-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250502T1830Z/
Morrow OH-
211 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MORROW COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
north central Ohio.

LAT...LON 4046 8291 4049 8291 4060 8289 4065 8265
      4063 8263 4045 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 261DEG 38KT 4055 8270 

$$

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