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2024 [KCLE] CLEVELAND Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 4

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Storm Based Warning History

364 
WFUS51 KCLE 142341
TORCLE
OHC033-077-139-147-150015-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0004.240314T2341Z-240315T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
741 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Richland County in north central Ohio...
  Southern Huron County in north central Ohio...
  Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
  Northern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Bloomville, or 11 miles southeast of Tiffin,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  New Washington around 745 PM EDT.
  Willard and Plymouth around 755 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Attica, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8309 4111 8283 4112 8243 4099 8244
      4099 8242 4086 8242 4093 8309
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 274DEG 40KT 4102 8300 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Sullivan
471 
WWUS51 KCLE 142351
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
751 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC033-077-139-147-150015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Seneca OH-Crawford OH-
751 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON...SOUTHEASTERN SENECA AND NORTHEASTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 751 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near New Washington,
or 15 miles northeast of Bucyrus, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Willard and New Washington around 755 PM EDT.
  Plymouth around 800 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Attica, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 8283 4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242
      4086 8242 4092 8298 4110 8299
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 274DEG 39KT 4101 8286 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Sullivan
725 
WWUS51 KCLE 150003
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC147-150012-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Seneca OH-
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 270DEG 34KT 4099 8273 

$$

OHC033-077-139-150015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Crawford OH-
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 802 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Plymouth, or 18 miles northeast of Bucyrus, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Plymouth around 810 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 270DEG 34KT 4099 8273 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Sullivan
403 
WWUS51 KCLE 150016
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
816 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC033-077-139-150026-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Crawford OH-
816 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON AND
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for northern Richland and southern Huron Counties. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 274DEG 40KT 4098 8253 

$$

Sullivan
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364 
WFUS51 KCLE 142341
TORCLE
OHC033-077-139-147-150015-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0004.240314T2341Z-240315T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
741 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Richland County in north central Ohio...
  Southern Huron County in north central Ohio...
  Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
  Northern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Bloomville, or 11 miles southeast of Tiffin,
  moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  New Washington around 745 PM EDT.
  Willard and Plymouth around 755 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Attica, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4109 8309 4111 8283 4112 8243 4099 8244
      4099 8242 4086 8242 4093 8309
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 274DEG 40KT 4102 8300 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Sullivan
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471 
WWUS51 KCLE 142351
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
751 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC033-077-139-147-150015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Seneca OH-Crawford OH-
751 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON...SOUTHEASTERN SENECA AND NORTHEASTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 751 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near New Washington,
or 15 miles northeast of Bucyrus, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Willard and New Washington around 755 PM EDT.
  Plymouth around 800 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Attica, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 8283 4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242
      4086 8242 4092 8298 4110 8299
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 274DEG 39KT 4101 8286 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Sullivan
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725 
WWUS51 KCLE 150003
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC147-150012-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Seneca OH-
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 270DEG 34KT 4099 8273 

$$

OHC033-077-139-150015-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Crawford OH-
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 802 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Plymouth, or 18 miles northeast of Bucyrus, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Plymouth around 810 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shenandoah, North Fairfield, Tiro, Olivesburg, and Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 270DEG 34KT 4099 8273 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Sullivan
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403 
WWUS51 KCLE 150016
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
816 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

OHC033-077-139-150026-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0015Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Crawford OH-
816 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN RICHLAND...SOUTHERN HURON AND
NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for northern Richland and southern Huron Counties. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4091 8284 4099 8286 4100 8283 4111 8283
      4112 8243 4099 8244 4099 8242 4086 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 274DEG 40KT 4098 8253 

$$

Sullivan

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