Severe Thunderstorm Warning 57, NWS Cleveland, OH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
902 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHC101-040111-
/O.CAN.KCLE.SV.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260404T0130Z/
Marion OH-
902 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MARION COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 4044 8325 4051 8325 4051 8342 4066 8342
      4070 8310 4070 8306 4044 8303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 263DEG 22KT 4058 8332 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
805 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Saturday's Slight Risk for severe weather has been expanded to
include the entire local area. There's still concern for
localized flooding due to excessive runoff and/or additional
rises on rivers thanks to multiple rounds of heavy rainfall
through Saturday, although confidence in the location of the
highest precipitation values and the resulting location of the
greatest flooding risk remains somewhat low at this point.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along a
frontal boundary across the area through tonight. A few storms
may be strong to severe and produce damaging wind gusts/large
hail. Additional minor flooding is possible due to heavy
rainfall rates.

2) Confidence in organized thunderstorms is higher as a cold
front moves across the area Saturday afternoon into Saturday
night. Storms may be strong to severe and produce heavy
rainfall.

3) Much cooler temperatures expected Sunday through the middle
of next week with a few periods of precipitation possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE #1:
Scattered showers with a few thunderstorms have developed south
of the lakeshore, however a relatively strong capping inversion
will most likely continue to prevent widespread efficient
thunderstorm growth through the rest of this afternoon.
Showers/thunderstorms will increase in coverage along a frontal
boundary as better upper level support arrives this evening
before lifting north with the boundary early Saturday morning.
If any storms manage to grow tall enough, there is potential for
isolated instances of damaging wind gusts and large hail through
about 10 PM tonight. Otherwise, assuming the mid-level dry air
doesn't throw a wrench into things, heavy rain will be the
primary threat through late tonight with unseasonably high
precipitable water values expected. Mean flow will be parallel
to the frontal boundary, but the good news is storm motion will
be progressive which will help mitigate training and the flash
flooding potential. With that being said, antecedent conditions
are conducive for at least minor flooding with 1 and 3 hour FFG
under 2 inches in place across the majority of the area and high
soil moisture values present across the eastern half of the
local area. At this point, it's difficult to pinpoint the areas
of greatest concern given uncertainty in where the highest QPF
axis will occur tonight.

KEY MESSAGE #2:
The local area will remain in the warm sector during the day
Saturday, allowing dew points to rise into the upper 50s and
lower 60s by the afternoon. Another round of showers and
thunderstorms will develop as a cold front moves east into the
area Saturday afternoon and crosses the area into Saturday
evening. Showers and storms will be more organized with this
round given the better upper-level forcing and higher effective
bulk shear values up to 40 knots. The moist southerly flow and
likely clearing early in the day will also result in MLCAPE
values of 1000-1500 J/kg by mid afternoon. Storm mode will likely
be line segments with damaging wind gusts being the primary
threat. However, 0-1 km shear values of around 15 knots, the
higher MLCAPE values, and LCL heights under 1000 feet will
support at least a low-end chance of a few spinups/tornadoes.
The Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather has been
expanded to include the entire CWA, meaning confidence in
organized/stronger storms has increased a bit. Heavy rainfall
will likely accompany the convection and the multiple rounds of
heavy rain in just a couple of days may make it a bit easier for
flooding to occur Saturday afternoon/evening. By early Sunday
morning, two-day rainfall totals of about .75 to 1.25 inches
will occur across the majority of the area with locally higher
amounts certainly possible where the heaviest rainfall rates
occur. Additional rises on area rivers are likely.

KEY MESSAGE #3:
A pattern shift with colder temperatures is anticipated behind
Saturday's cold front. Highs will be in the 40s and lower 50s
Sunday and Monday with the coldest highs in the 30s and lower
40s expected on Tuesday. Periods of lake effect/enhanced showers
are possible through early Tuesday and rain may mix with snow at
times, especially Sunday night and Monday night. Temperatures
will trend warmer for mid to late week and a period of
widespread dry weather is expected late Tuesday through
Wednesday before rain shower chance return on Thursday.

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.AVIATION /00Z Saturday THROUGH Wednesday/...
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to bring periods of MVFR
and even IFR conditions to KMFD, KCAK, and possibly as far north
as KYNG over the next few hours. All other sites will be mainly
dry and VFR. This axis of showers and thunderstorms will start
to lift northward overnight and impact KTOL, KFDY, KCLE, and
KERI, but confidence in the timing at each terminal is low. In
general, think that the showers and thunderstorms will be near
KFDY, KTOL, and KCLE in the 06-10Z timeframe, with it likely
taking until 10Z or later to reach KERI. At the same time, the
showers and thunderstorms will gradually lift out of KMFD, KCAK,
and KYNG in the roughly 04-09Z timeframe. This timing is give
or take an hour and will depend on the organization of the
convection.

By mid morning Saturday, there will be a lull areawide before a
line of showers and thunderstorms spreads in from west to east
from mid afternoon through mid evening. Have showers and
thunderstorms reaching KTOL and KFDY between 17 and 20Z and KYNG
and KERI by 23Z. These storms could produce locally higher winds
at each terminal, especially the NE Ohio terminals.

Winds will become generally E at 5-10 knots tonight, turning S
and increasing to 10-15 knots Saturday morning as the warm
front lifts north. Winds will turn SW and further increase to
15-25 knots, with gusts over 30 knots at times, by Saturday
afternoon.

Outlook...Non-VFR with low ceilings may linger through Sunday.
Non- VFR may return Monday and Monday night in rain and/or snow
showers.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds will briefly increase around 15 to 20 knots out of the east
Saturday morning ahead of a lifting warm front, though the main
marine concern continues to be on Sunday as a cold front ushers in
west winds of 20 to 22 knots. A Small Craft Advisory will be needed
on Sunday, especially across the central and eastern basins. In
addition, strong winds may accompany some of the showers and
thunderstorms along and ahead of the front on Saturday. A secondary
cold front will cross the lake Monday night into Tuesday with
confidence increasing for additional Small Craft Advisories as winds
shift towards the north to northwest, 20 to 22 knots. Quieter marine
conditions will return on Wednesday as high pressure builds across
the region.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...15
AVIATION...Garuckas
MARINE...10

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
342 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-041945-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-
Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
342 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Area rivers will continue to run high tonight with some remaining
above flood stage. See active Flood Warnings for more specific
details.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely through late this
evening as a front dips south across the area. Locally heavy rain
may accompany some storms and there is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5)
for damaging winds and large hail. Storms will be most favored along
and south of the front, generally south of the I-80 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A strong cold front will sweep through late Saturday and Saturday
night with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected. Some
of these thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and a couple of
tornadoes. There is Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather in
place the entire forecast area. Storms could also produce heavy
rainfall which could lead to additional localized flooding and
continued elevated river levels.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-041945-
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-
342 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A strong cold front will sweep through late Saturday and Saturday
night with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected with
the front. Some of these thunderstorms may produce strong winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
657 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ031-032-038-032345-
Holmes OH-Stark OH-Wayne OH-
657 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN STARK...
SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE AND NORTHEASTERN HOLMES COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM
EDT...

At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dalton, or 13 miles east of Wooster, moving east at 20 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...
Canton, Massillon, North Canton, Louisville, Orrville, Brewster,
Navarre, Dalton, Waynesburg, East Sparta, Wilmot, Mount Eaton, East
Canton, Beach City, Meyers Lake, Hills And Dales, Mount Hope, Perry
Heights, and North Lawrence.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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LAT...LON 4062 8179 4084 8178 4087 8124 4065 8125
      4065 8144 4066 8144 4063 8167 4062 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 271DEG 19KT 4075 8169

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ038-040000-
Holmes OH-
716 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT HOLMES COUNTY THROUGH 800 PM
EDT...

At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Killbuck, or near Millersburg, moving east at 35 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...
Millersburg, Berlin, Walnut Creek, Killbuck, Holmesville, Winesburg,
Farmerstown, Baltic, Mount Hope, and Charm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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LAT...LON 4045 8208 4067 8206 4066 8186 4067 8167
      4045 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 275DEG 30KT 4052 8198

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
730 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ028-029-036-037-047-040015-
Crawford OH-Marion OH-Richland OH-Morrow OH-Knox OH-
730 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RICHLAND...EASTERN
MARION...MORROW...SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD AND NORTHWESTERN KNOX
COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Gilead, moving east at 20 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...
Mansfield, Mount Gilead, Galion, Lexington, Fredericktown,
Cardington, Bellville, Chesterville, Waterford, Edison, Fulton,
Shauck, and Iberia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4043 8299 4073 8295 4073 8246 4043 8249
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 271DEG 17KT 4056 8283

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
743 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ029>031-038-047-040045-
Holmes OH-Richland OH-Wayne OH-Ashland OH-Knox OH-
743 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RICHLAND...SOUTHERN
ASHLAND...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE...WESTERN HOLMES AND NORTHEASTERN KNOX
COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM EDT...

At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hayesville to near Chesterville. Movement
was east at 25 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...
Mansfield, Loudonville, Shreve, Danville, Hayesville, Glenmont,
Nashville, Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Jeromesville, Mifflin, Gann,
North Liberty, Mohicanville, and Reedsburg.

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 4079 8248 4084 8197 4045 8202 4045 8218
      4044 8219 4043 8252
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 270DEG 21KT 4077 8222 4050 8275

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
807 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ031-038-040100-
Holmes OH-Wayne OH-
807 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE AND HOLMES
COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 807 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sugarcreek, or 10 miles west of Dover, moving east at 30 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...
Millersburg, Berlin, Walnut Creek, Shreve, Killbuck, Holmesville,
Winesburg, Farmerstown, Baltic, Fredericksburg, Mount Hope, and
Charm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4045 8202 4045 8205 4070 8203 4069 8165
      4064 8165 4063 8167 4054 8166 4054 8167
      4044 8167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 271DEG 26KT 4051 8168

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

OHZ036-040115-
Marion OH-
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MARION COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM
EDT...

At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kenton, moving east at 25 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...
Marion, Prospect, La Rue, Morral, Waldo, New Bloomington, Green Camp,
and State Route 229 at US Route 23.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4044 8325 4051 8325 4050 8342 4068 8342
      4069 8337 4069 8331 4070 8330 4070 8306
      4043 8303
TIME...MOT...LOC 0035Z 266DEG 22KT 4056 8354

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

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