Severe Thunderstorm Warning 72, NWS Cleveland, OH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
845 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

OHC005-033-077-139-150055-
/O.EXP.KCLE.SV.W.0072.000000T0000Z-260415T0045Z/
Huron OH-Richland OH-Ashland OH-Crawford OH-
845 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN HURON...NORTHERN
RICHLAND...NORTHWESTERN ASHLAND AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES
HAS EXPIRED...

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 allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 4099 8290 4099 8283 4101 8283 4111 8235
      4082 8233 4081 8288
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 267DEG 25KT 4096 8236 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
752 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Scattered thunderstorms are moving into the area on the
northern fringe of a stronger complex moving into west central
Ohio. Hail has been the primary threat upstream but an isolated
severe wind threat is also possible over the next couple hours.
An Enhanced Risk now clips far NW OH with strong winds the
primary concern, but large hail and a tornado or two still
possible.

Confidence continues to increase in the heavy rainfall potential
trough Wednesday night. A Flood Watch has been issued across NW OH
from 00Z Wednesday to 12Z Thursday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1)  Multiple rounds of severe weather are possible through Thursday
with an additional potential on Saturday as the active pattern
continues. All hazards are at play.

2) There is increasing concern about the potential for flooding
across the area. A Flood Watch has been issued for portions
Northwest Ohio.

3) Above normal temperatures will continue through Saturday
before cooler temperatures return Sunday into early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
A very active pattern will bring the potential for multiple rounds
of severe weather today, Wednesday, Thursday and again on Saturday.
Focusing on the remainder of today/tonight first, there is currently
a Slight Risk across much of the area (Marginal risk in NWPA) for
the potential of strong to severe storms producing strong winds,
large hail, and non-zero potential for tornadoes. The atmosphere
appears to be destabilizing quickly this afternoon after the morning
round of convection moved east. Dewpoints have climbed into the 60s
with strong southwest WAA. Patches of clearly skies are also being
observed, further enhancing the daytime heating. As a result, SBCAPE
has already climbed to 1000 to 2000 J/kg across the western
counties, allowing for an area of storms to develop. These storms
may continue to ride the theta-e gradient towards the northeast, but
are expected to weaken as the environment becomes less conducive.
With that being said, these pop up showers will likely be possible
through much of the afternoon, even with an overall lack of large
scale support.

The larger concern for severe weather across northern Ohio will be
tonight as a LLJ and mid-level shortwave traverse the region. These
components should enhance ongoing convection upstream of the area,
which will ultimately push east. Best thought on timing at this
point is onset near Toledo between 3-5Z Wednesday, gradually
spreading east. The path of the system should closely mirror the
warm front that will be established north of the area, keeping the
greatest severe potential along and north of US30. With that being
said, strong outflow colliding with an unstable atmosphere further
south will have the potential for additional convection to develop
along those boundaries, which is the primary reason SPC has shifted
the Day 1 Severe Outlook further south. Through tonight there will
be many moving parts that will have to be monitored, making this
forecast extremely tricky and maintaining rather low confidence at
this point. All hazards will be at play, although the tornado threat
should be isolated to any storms that develop ahead of the main MCS.

Now shifting to the remainder of the week. Multiple shortwaves and
surface low pressures are expected to traverse the region, bringing
the potential for additional severe weather on both Wednesday and
Thursday. Both days, the severe potential will be highly dependent
on how well the atmosphere recovers after overnight/early morning
convection. On Wednesday, right now the best timing looks to be in
the afternoon and evening with the primary hazard being strong
winds, although large hail and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
SPC has highlighted much of the area in a Day 2 Slight Risk. On
Thursday, a slightly  more defined, yet still weak cold front will
push east early in the day. This frontal boundary would likely be
the focus of any convection and to highlight this SPC has pus the
western portion of the area in a Marginal Risk.

Last but not least, there is also a severe weather potential on
Saturday as a deepening upper level trough pushes into the region
with strong synoptic support and a strong cold front pushing east.
Given this is rather far out, not going to dive into the details as
they will likely change, but to highlight this risk SPC has
highlight much of the CWA in a 15% probability of severe weather on
Day 5.

TLDR: There are multiple chances of severe weather through Thursday
with all hazards at play. Timing and intensity remain uncertain at
this point. A potent trough will push east this weekend, moving a
strong cold front east on Saturday and resulting in another
potential round of severe weather. SPC has highlighted all of these
concerns in the various severe weather outlooks.

KEY MESSAGE 2...
With this very warm and moist airmass, similar more to late
spring/early summer conditions, heavy rainfall associated with
convection is likely. Modeled PWAT values of 1.25-2" are expected to
persist into Thursday as sustain southwesterly flow continues to
stream deep layer moisture across the region. Although QPF totals
remain very uncertain, especially given the uncertainty in the
various rounds of convection, there is a good chance of very
efficient rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour in the strongest storms.
These rates are supported by a deepening warm cloud layer and
periods where a skinny CAPE profile are predominant in modeled
soundings. In addition, some of the convection should be enhanced by
a strengthening LLJ that nudges northeast into the region, which
will further enhance heavy rainfall potential. These conditions
combined with recent heavy precipitation across the area may result
in localized flooding and rises in streams and rivers, especially in
areas that receive multiple rounds of convection. Given the
increasing confidence in the heavy rainfall potential, a Flood Watch
has been issued for portions of NW OH beginning at 00Z Wednesday
through 12Z Thursday. Will have to continue to monitor the evolution
of storms over the next 48 hours to determine any additional
hydrologic headline needed.

KEY MESSAGE 3...
As recently discussed in most of the AFDs, northern Ohio and
northwest Pennsylvania continue to reside in a pattern of above
average temperatures with daily highs into the 70s and overnight lows
in the 60s. These temperatures will persist through Saturday before
a strong cold front pushes east and cools temperatures back to near
average for this time of year. High temperatures on Sunday and into
early next week will only climb into the 50s with overnight lows
dropping into the 30s. Given the prolonged warmth the area has seen
this week, the growing season has officially begun for all of the
Ohio Counties in the CWA. With the cool down expected, will have to
monitor for any frost potential early next week.

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.AVIATION /00Z Wednesday THROUGH Sunday/...
Cluster of thunderstorms moving into west central Ohio has been
producing scattered large hail. Thunderstorms are starting to
expand into north central Ohio as moisture increases. Ceilings
have generally been VFR upstream but could briefly drop to IFR
if the core of a storm moves overhead over the next couple
hours. Expecting a general weakening trend as storms continue
to the northeast through 03Z.

Next we turn our attention to a larger complex of storms over
Wisconsin. This larger complex of thunderstorms looks to
approach the Toledo area after 05Z and could be strong to severe
while also producing heavy rainfall. Have tried to time this
feature southeast across the local area but uncertainty does
remain in storm evolution and refinements will likely be needed.
MVFR ceilings are possible for a few hours Wednesday morning
behind the rain. It is unclear if this system will push through
or if rain will linger long into the morning. The boundary is
expected to lift north on Wednesday afternoon and serve as the
focus for additional showers and thunderstorms.

Southwest winds will remain breezy for much of the period. A low
level jet does increase to 40 knots near 2K feet overnight but
expecting enough surface winds to not include in the TAFs at
this time.

Outlook...Periods of non-VFR conditions are expected in
showers and thunderstorms through Thursday.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds across Lake Erie remain between 10-20 knots out of the
south to southwest today. As with previous days, the resultant
waves of 3-5 feet will be higher in the open waters and towards
Canada. Generally, winds will remain out of the southwest at
10-15 knots across the lake through Friday. High pressure will
build into the region on Friday and winds will become light at
around 5 knots and variable. By Saturday, winds will increase
again out of the south to 15-20 knots as a warm front moves
north across the lake.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch through Thursday morning for OHZ003-006>009-018-
     019.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...04
AVIATION...10
MARINE...23

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
243 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

OHZ010>014-017-020>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-151845-
Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Medina-Summit-
Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
243 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms remain possible this afternoon with increasing chances
overnight. Storms may be strong to severe. Damaging wind gusts will
be the main threat, but large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out. Storms may also produce locally heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday and
Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe on Wednesday
afternoon and evening and again on Thursday with damaging wind gusts
being the main threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out on Wednesday. Repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall
may result in localized flooding Wednesday into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-151845-
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-
243 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms remain possible this afternoon with thunderstorm
chances increasing tonight. Storms may be strong to severe and
produce strong wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday and
Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe and produce strong
wind gusts on Wednesday afternoon and evening and again on Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

OHZ003-006>009-018-019-151845-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Seneca-Huron-
243 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Thunderstorms remain possible this afternoon with increasing chances
overnight. Storms may be strong to severe. Damaging wind gusts will
be the main threat, but large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out. Storms may also produce locally heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday and
Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe on Wednesday
afternoon and evening and again on Thursday with damaging wind gusts
being the main threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out on Wednesday. Repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall
may result in localized flooding Wednesday into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
232 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

OHZ031-032-038-141915-
Holmes OH-Stark OH-Wayne OH-
232 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN STARK...SOUTHERN WAYNE
AND NORTHEASTERN HOLMES COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM EDT...

At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shreve, or 7 miles south of Wooster, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size 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, Wooster, Massillon, Green, North Canton, Orrville, Brewster,
Navarre, Dalton, Shreve, Waynesburg, East Sparta, Wilmot, Mount
Eaton, Canal Fulton, East Canton, Apple Creek, Beach City, Meyers
Lake, and Fredericksburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4066 8209 4077 8211 4091 8147 4091 8142
      4092 8142 4093 8137 4071 8123 4065 8124
      4065 8144 4066 8144 4065 8152
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 263DEG 41KT 4072 8198

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
304 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

0158 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Greenwich               41.03N 82.52W
04/14/2026                   Huron              OH   911 Call Center

            Utility pole and wires down.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
304 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

OHZ021>023-032-033-141945-
Summit OH-Portage OH-Stark OH-Mahoning OH-Trumbull OH-
304 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TRUMBULL...
PORTAGE...WESTERN MAHONING...NORTHEASTERN STARK AND SUMMIT COUNTIES
THROUGH 345 PM EDT...

At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cuyahoga Falls, or near Akron, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Akron, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Barberton, Green, Hudson,
Twinsburg, Tallmadge, Streetsboro, Macedonia, Newton Falls, Mogadore,
Hartville, Garrettsville, Mantua, Stow, Aurora, Brecksville, and
Norton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4099 8166 4128 8165 4128 8157 4129 8157
      4135 8118 4135 8101 4137 8100 4138 8096
      4094 8090
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 263DEG 40KT 4113 8153

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
341 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

0336 PM     Hail             Waterford               41.94N 79.98W
04/14/2026  E0.75 Inch       Erie               PA   Broadcast Media

            Multiple reports of penny and dime size
            hail.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
419 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

0831 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 ESE Oregon            41.65N 83.37W
04/13/2026                   Lucas              OH   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down 6 power
            poles along N Curtice Rd north of State
            Route 2.

&&

FZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
726 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

OHZ017-018-027-150015-
Seneca OH-Wyandot OH-Hancock OH-
726 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL SENECA...WYANDOT
AND SOUTHEASTERN HANCOCK COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forest, or 12 miles southeast of Findlay, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Upper Sandusky, Forest, Sycamore, Vanlue, Carey, Nevada, Mount
Blanchard, Wharton, and Kirby.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4095 8363 4104 8312 4076 8311 4078 8350
      4082 8351 4082 8363
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 259DEG 26KT 4088 8354

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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