Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 7:49PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
March 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mantua, or 14 miles north of Ravenna, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Youngstown, Warren, Niles, Hubbard, Cortland, Newton Falls, South
Russell, Lordstown, Garrettsville, Mantua, West Farmington, Vienna
Center, Hilltop, Maplewood Park, Bristolville, Leavittsburg, Aurora,
Girard, Parkman, and Vienna.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for northeastern
Ohio.
Area Description:
Geauga; Portage; Trumbull
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: