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2024 [KCLE] CLEVELAND Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12

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Storm Based Warning History

846 
WFUS51 KCLE 172242
TORCLE
OHC133-155-172330-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0012.240417T2242Z-240417T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
642 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Portage County in northeastern Ohio...
  Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 642 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Garrettsville, or 8 miles northeast of Ravenna,
  moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Warren, Newton Falls, Lordstown, and Leavittsburg around 650 PM 
  EDT.
  Cortland and Vienna Center around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Edinburg, Mecca, Wayland, Brookfield Center, South Canal,
Girard, Orangeville, Churchill, and Howland Center.

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 4113 8088 4113 8099 4112 8100 4110 8115
      4127 8123 4148 8052 4117 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 252DEG 42KT 4121 8110 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
343 
WWUS51 KCLE 172250
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
650 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC133-155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Portage OH-Trumbull OH-
650 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PORTAGE AND CENTRAL TRUMBULL COUNTIES...

At 650 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Garrettsville, or 10 miles west of Warren, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Bristolville around 700 PM EDT.
  Cortland around 710 PM EDT.
  Kinsman around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Mecca, Champion Heights, Orangeville, Vienna, Howland
Center, Yankee Lake, Johnston, Turnpike Interchange, and Bolindale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4120 8086 4117 8108 4129 8113 4148 8052
      4125 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 236DEG 37KT 4126 8103 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
374 
WWUS51 KCLE 172257
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC133-172307-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Portage OH-
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PORTAGE 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 northeastern
Ohio.

LAT...LON 4128 8052 4123 8100 4133 8100 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 252DEG 42KT 4129 8092 

$$

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Leavittsburg, or near Warren, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Warren and Cortland around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca,
Johnston, Champion Heights, Orangeville, and Howland Center.

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 4128 8052 4123 8100 4133 8100 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 252DEG 42KT 4129 8092 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
165 
WWUS51 KCLE 172309
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
709 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
709 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 709 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bristolville, or 7 miles north of Warren, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Cortland around 715 PM EDT.
  Kinsman around 725 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca,
Johnston, Champion Heights, and Orangeville.

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 4133 8052 4126 8089 4135 8094 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 239DEG 34KT 4134 8082 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
945 
WWUS51 KCLE 172318
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
718 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
718 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 717 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cortland, or 10 miles northeast of Warren, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Kinsman around 725 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca
and Johnston.

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 4138 8052 4133 8077 4139 8082 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 244DEG 34KT 4138 8073 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
897 
WWUS51 KCLE 172328
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
728 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172337-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
728 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TRUMBULL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 730 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northeastern
Ohio.

LAT...LON 4138 8052 4133 8077 4139 8082 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 252DEG 42KT 4142 8059 

$$

Campbell
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846 
WFUS51 KCLE 172242
TORCLE
OHC133-155-172330-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0012.240417T2242Z-240417T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
642 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Portage County in northeastern Ohio...
  Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 642 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Garrettsville, or 8 miles northeast of Ravenna,
  moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Warren, Newton Falls, Lordstown, and Leavittsburg around 650 PM 
  EDT.
  Cortland and Vienna Center around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Edinburg, Mecca, Wayland, Brookfield Center, South Canal,
Girard, Orangeville, Churchill, and Howland Center.

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 4113 8088 4113 8099 4112 8100 4110 8115
      4127 8123 4148 8052 4117 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 252DEG 42KT 4121 8110 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
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343 
WWUS51 KCLE 172250
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
650 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC133-155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Portage OH-Trumbull OH-
650 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN PORTAGE AND CENTRAL TRUMBULL COUNTIES...

At 650 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Garrettsville, or 10 miles west of Warren, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Bristolville around 700 PM EDT.
  Cortland around 710 PM EDT.
  Kinsman around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Windham, Mecca, Champion Heights, Orangeville, Vienna, Howland
Center, Yankee Lake, Johnston, Turnpike Interchange, and Bolindale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4120 8086 4117 8108 4129 8113 4148 8052
      4125 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 236DEG 37KT 4126 8103 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
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374 
WWUS51 KCLE 172257
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC133-172307-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Portage OH-
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PORTAGE 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 northeastern
Ohio.

LAT...LON 4128 8052 4123 8100 4133 8100 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 252DEG 42KT 4129 8092 

$$

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
657 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Leavittsburg, or near Warren, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Warren and Cortland around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca,
Johnston, Champion Heights, Orangeville, and Howland Center.

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 4128 8052 4123 8100 4133 8100 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 252DEG 42KT 4129 8092 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
Permalink to 202404172309-KCLE-WWUS51-SVSCLE
165 
WWUS51 KCLE 172309
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
709 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
709 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 709 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bristolville, or 7 miles north of Warren, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Cortland around 715 PM EDT.
  Kinsman around 725 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca,
Johnston, Champion Heights, and Orangeville.

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 4133 8052 4126 8089 4135 8094 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 239DEG 34KT 4134 8082 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
Permalink to 202404172318-KCLE-WWUS51-SVSCLE
945 
WWUS51 KCLE 172318
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
718 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172330-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
718 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN TRUMBULL COUNTY...

At 717 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cortland, or 10 miles northeast of Warren, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Kinsman around 725 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mecca
and Johnston.

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 4138 8052 4133 8077 4139 8082 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 244DEG 34KT 4138 8073 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Campbell
Permalink to 202404172328-KCLE-WWUS51-SVSCLE
897 
WWUS51 KCLE 172328
SVSCLE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
728 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

OHC155-172337-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240417T2330Z/
Trumbull OH-
728 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TRUMBULL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 730 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northeastern
Ohio.

LAT...LON 4138 8052 4133 8077 4139 8082 4148 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 252DEG 42KT 4142 8059 

$$

Campbell

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