Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:50PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:50am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mantua, or 8 miles north of Ravenna, moving northeast at 45 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...
Warren, Ravenna, Kent, Niles, Streetsboro, Cortland, Newton Falls,
South Russell, Lordstown, Middlefield, Garrettsville, Kinsman, North
Bloomfield, Orwell, Burton, Andover, Mantua, West Farmington, Vienna
Center, and Bristolville.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Portage; Trumbull
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: