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Tornado Warning 7, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this tornado warning at Apr 3, 2026, 10:26 PM EDT for 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 34 min. 3 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
- Apr 3, 2026, 10:26 PM EDT (02:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Crawford County, OH, Marion County, OH, Morrow County, OH, Wyandot County, OH
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 10:42 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 2 Nne Green Camp, OH | Amateur radio operator relayed a report of a funnel cloud near Highway 203 and route 95. |
| Apr 3, 10:55 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | Marion, OH | |
| Apr 3, 10:57 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 1 E Marion, OH |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 135 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 797 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1108 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted.
951
WFUS51 KCLE 040226
TORCLE
OHC033-101-117-175-040300-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0007.260404T0226Z-260404T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1026 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northwestern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Southwestern Crawford County in north central Ohio...
* Until 1100 PM EDT.
* At 1025 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Morral, or near Marion, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Marion and Morral around 1030 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Green
Camp, New Bloomington, and Caledonia.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4050 8325 4051 8325 4050 8330 4051 8335
4069 8335 4076 8293 4045 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 0225Z 269DEG 18KT 4060 8326
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
043 follow-up statements
080
WWUS51 KCLE 040234
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1034 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
OHC033-101-117-175-040300-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260404T0300Z/
Marion OH-Wyandot OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH-
1034 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN WYANDOT...NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND SOUTHWESTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 1034 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Marion, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Marion around 1040 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Green
Camp and Caledonia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4050 8325 4051 8325 4051 8331 4070 8329
4076 8293 4045 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 269DEG 18KT 4060 8320
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
04925
WWUS51 KCLE 040247
SVSCLE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
OHC175-040256-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260404T0300Z/
Wyandot OH-
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WYANDOT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4053 8320 4067 8318 4076 8293 4045 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 18KT 4060 8312
$$
OHC033-101-117-040300-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260404T0300Z/
Marion OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH-
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
MARION...NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND SOUTH CENTRAL CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 1046 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Marion, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Marion around 1050 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Caledonia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4053 8320 4067 8318 4076 8293 4045 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 18KT 4060 8312
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
04849 WWUS51 KCLE 040256 SVSCLE Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1056 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026 OHC033-101-117-040306- /O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260404T0300Z/ Marion OH-Morrow OH-Crawford OH- 1056 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL MARION...NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND SOUTH CENTRAL CRAWFORD COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1100 PM EDT... 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. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. LAT...LON 4053 8320 4067 8318 4076 8293 4045 8292 TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 269DEG 18KT 4060 8307 $$ 04
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Holmes | 53 min |
| Apr 3, 8:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Marion | 40 min |
| Apr 3, 8:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Marion | 21 min |
| Apr 3, 8:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Holmes | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 9:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Marion, Morrow | 61 min |
| Apr 3, 10:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Wyandot | 7 hr |
| Apr 3, 10:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Marion | 44 min |
| Apr 3, 10:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Morrow | 13 min |
| Apr 3, 11:18 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Morrow, Richland | 4 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CLE | Marion, Morrow | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CLE | Crawford, Wyandot | 33 min |
| Apr 4, 2:36 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Holmes | 7 hr |
| Apr 4, 3:37 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CLE | Medina, Stark, Summit, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 4:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Ashland, Richland, Wayne | 6 hr |
| Apr 4, 5:29 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Marion, Morrow | 6 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Morrow, Richland, Wayne | 6 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:05 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CLE | Stark | 9 hr |
| Apr 4, 11:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Ashland, Crawford, Holmes, Knox, Marion, Morrow and 1 more | 24 hr |
| Apr 4, 11:15 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CLE | Hancock | 9 hr |
| Apr 4, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Lucas, Wood | 40 min |
| Apr 4, 2:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Lucas, Wood | 47 min |
| Apr 4, 3:18 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 84 min | |
| Apr 4, 3:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Ottawa, Sandusky | 59 min |
| Apr 4, 3:50 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CLE | 30 hr | |
| Apr 4, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Erie | 34 min |
| Apr 4, 5:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Erie | 27 min |
| Apr 4, 5:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Richland | 38 min |
| Apr 4, 5:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Lucas, Wood | 66 min |
| Apr 4, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CLE | 76 min | |
| Apr 4, 6:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Ashland, Knox | 40 min |
| Apr 4, 6:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Sandusky | 51 min |
| Apr 4, 7:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Ashland, Holmes, Knox | 38 min |
| Apr 4, 7:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Lake | 35 min |
| Apr 4, 7:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Knox | 22 min |
| Apr 4, 7:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CLE | Wayne | 45 min |
| Apr 4, 7:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CLE | Portage, Summit | 48 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.