What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 10, 6:50 PM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms continue ahead of a cold front that will push across the region Friday. 2) Hot and humid conditions ahead of the cold front with little overnight relief anticipated. Cooler weather behind a cold front Friday into the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 10, 6:50 PM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
750 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes to the forecast with this update. Hot and
humid conditions will continue through tomorrow.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms continue
ahead of a cold front that will push across the region Friday.
2) Hot and humid conditions ahead of the cold front with little
overnight relief anticipated. Cooler weather behind a cold
front Friday into the weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
An upper level trough is currently over the North Central U.S.
and the western Great Lakes region. There is a small upper level
ridge over the Ohio Valley today. Our area is ahead of a cold
front that is located over the Upper Midwest and across the
Cornbelt region. Looking ahead for the rest of the afternoon and
evening, mostly dry weather conditions are expected. There could
be a few widely scattered pop-up showers or thunderstorms
through the evening hours. Our attention will be looking
westward later this evening and overnight for a decaying MCS
that may potentially move into our area. High-res forecast
guidance is somewhat uncertain on timing and coverage of this
possible complex of convection. SPC does have the entire area in
a marginal risk for severe storms and far NWOH in a slight risk.
The main severe weather hazard would be damaging wind gusts.
Again forecast confidence on timing and scope of possible
convection is somewhat uncertain.
The weather pattern for tomorrow will be similar as today. The
area will be will be on the warm side of an advancing cold front
through the Great Lakes and Midwest. Some widely scattered
convection may be possible during the daytime heating. POPs and
rain chances look higher for Thursday night into early Friday
morning as convection from the west moves across the area with
the associated cold front. Again, SPC has the area in a marginal
risk for severe storms with the main threat being damaging wind
gusts.
High pressure will build into the area later Friday and Saturday
with drier weather. Another cold front will move across the area
early Sunday with a chance for showers. An upper level trough
will develop over the Great Lakes region by next week with
scattered chances for showers.
KEY MESSAGE 2...
The heat and humidity will stick around through Thursday
evening. The current heat advisory for north central and
northwest Ohio will remain in effect through this evening. High
temperatures will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s this
afternoon. The heat index will be up to 100 degrees, especially
in the heat advisory area. Overnight low temperatures tonight
will not bring much relief in the lower to middle 70s.
Tomorrow's high temperatures will climb back into the upper 80s
and lower 90s with the heat index approaching 100 degrees again.
Additional heat advisories may be needed for north central and
northwest Ohio again Thursday. A cold front will knock the
temperatures down a little for Friday into the weekend. An upper
level trough will develop over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley
by early next week with cooler temperatures in the 70s for
highs.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z Thursday THROUGH Monday/...
Thunderstorm activity ongoing right now across north-central and
northeast Ohio. In general, expect this activity to grow upscale
and dive southeast. This is most likely to impact KCLE/KCAK, and
then possibly KYNG over the next several hours. There is lower
confidence that storms reach KERI or KMFD.
Another line of storms over Indiana is moving eastward towards
the area, though this line has lost of lot of intensity, with
very little lightning at this point. At this point, it looks to
mainly impact KTOL/KFDY with rain, gusty winds, and a very low
probability of lightning. Additional thunderstorm activity is
possible late tonight, but there is very low confidence and
wasn't included in the TAFs just yet.
Winds are generally out of the southwest this evening, 8 to 12
knots. Winds will begin to favor a more westerly direction late
Thursday morning and afternoon, 8 to 12 knots.
Outlook...Non-VFR possible in a line of showers and
thunderstorms Thursday night, particularly west of the I-71
corridor. Non-VFR may return in scattered showers and
thunderstorms Sunday afternoon.
&&
.MARINE...
The next marine concern will be late Thursday night into Friday
as a cold front briefly ushers in west winds of around 20
knots. At the minimum, a moderate rip risk is likely early
Friday, especially across the central and eastern basin with
waves of 2 to 4 feet. A lower potential for rough marine
conditions is also possible late Saturday night into Sunday as
another cold front ushers in west to northwest winds of around
15 knots.
There will also be a few chances for strong thunderstorms
impacting the lake with gusty winds over the next several days.
The first chance for strong storms will be late this evening
and overnight, with a higher likelihood Thursday night into
Friday morning as a line of showers and storms moves east into
the area.
&&
.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ003-006>011-
017>020-027>030-036-037-047.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...77
AVIATION...Saunders
MARINE...KahnHazardous weather outlook, Jun 10, 2:54 AM EST, 19 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
OHZ009>011-019-020-028>030-036-037-047-110800-
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Huron-Medina-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Marion-
Morrow-Knox-
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northeast Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Heat Advisory.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours on today. The primary hazards will be
damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather on
Thursday and Friday. The primary hazards will be damaging wind gusts
and large hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
OHZ012>014-021>023-031>033-038-089-110800-
Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Holmes-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours on today. The primary hazards will be
damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather on
Thursday and Friday. The primary hazards will be damaging wind gusts
and large hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
PAZ001>003-110800-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours on today. The primary hazards will be
damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather on
Thursday and a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on
Friday. The primary hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large
hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
LEZ061-142>149-162>169-110800-
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-
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours on today. The primary hazards will be
damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather on
Thursday and Friday for most of Lake Erie. There is a Slight Risk
(Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Thursday across the western
basin. The primary hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large
hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
OHZ003-006>008-017-018-027-110800-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot-
354 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Heat Advisory.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours on today. The primary hazards will be
damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Thursday.
The primary hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information about
observed severe weather to the NWS.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 10, 8:55 PM EST, 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
955 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0924 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Fairport Harbor 41.76N 81.28W
06/10/2026 M53 MPH Lake OH Buoy
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse FAIO1.
&&
PSLocal storm report, Jun 10, 8:58 PM EST, 56 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
958 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0932 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Chardon 41.58N 81.21W
06/10/2026 Geauga OH Trained Spotter
tree down on car.
&&
PSSpecial weather statement, Jun 10, 9:17 PM EST, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1017 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
OHZ021-022-032-110300-
Summit OH-Portage OH-Stark OH-
1017 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PORTAGE...NORTH
CENTRAL STARK AND SOUTHEASTERN SUMMIT COUNTIES THROUGH 1100 PM EDT...
At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Akron, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Barberton, Green, Tallmadge, Mogadore,
Hartville, Norton, Brimfield, Randolph, Munroe Falls, Lakemore,
Atwater, Edinburg, Uniontown, and Portage Lakes.
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 4103 8160 4114 8155 4112 8111 4092 8121
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 275DEG 18KT 4106 8149
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KahnLocal storm report, Jun 10, 9:32 PM EST, 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1032 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1000 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 4 N Edgewood 41.93N 80.75W
06/10/2026 M54 MPH LEZ148 OH Mesonet
Mesonet station 45208 3 N Edgewood.
&&
dkLocal storm report, Jun 10, 9:47 PM EST, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1047 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNW Kipton 41.31N 82.34W
06/10/2026 Erie OH 911 Call Center
Tree down on road at Green Road and Ward
Road.
&&
PSSpecial weather statement, Jun 10, 9:54 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1054 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
PAZ003-110330-
Crawford PA-
1054 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTY
THROUGH 1130 PM EDT...
At 1054 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meadville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Meadville, Titusville, Guys Mills, Cochranton, Hydetown, Blooming
Valley, Townville, and Geneva.
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 4162 7982 4154 7993 4151 7998 4149 8000
4148 8026 4170 8023 4170 7961 4162 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 0254Z 272DEG 33KT 4155 8018
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Kahn