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2024 [KCLE] CLEVELAND Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 6

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Storm Based Warning History

638 
WFUS51 KCLE 150012
TORCLE
OHC005-077-139-150100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0006.240315T0012Z-240315T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
812 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...
  Northern Ashland County in north central Ohio...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 811 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Plymouth, or 15 miles north of Mansfield, 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...
  Savannah around 825 PM EDT.
  Polk around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Nankin, Sullivan, Rowsburg, Nova, Shenandoah, Bailey Lakes,
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 4090 8272 4107 8273 4107 8227 4106 8227
      4106 8217 4099 8217 4099 8213 4082 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 273DEG 33KT 4098 8263 

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

$$

Sullivan
173 
WWUS51 KCLE 150019
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-077-139-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Ashland OH-
819 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RICHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN HURON AND NORTHERN ASHLAND
COUNTIES...

At 819 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Plymouth, or 13 miles northwest of
Ashland, moving east 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...
  Savannah around 825 PM EDT.
  Polk around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Nankin, Sullivan, Rowsburg, Nova, Shenandoah, Bailey Lakes,
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 4088 8259 4107 8260 4107 8227 4106 8227
      4106 8217 4099 8217 4099 8213 4082 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 273DEG 33KT 4098 8253 

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

$$

Sullivan
508 
WWUS51 KCLE 150030
SVSCLE

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

OHC077-139-150040-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-
830 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RICHLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN
HURON COUNTIES 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 northeastern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4090 8241 4099 8242 4099 8244 4100 8244
      4107 8243 4106 8219 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4084 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 273DEG 36KT 4097 8237 

$$

OHC005-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
830 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
ASHLAND COUNTY...

At 830 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Savannah, or 7 miles north of Ashland, moving east
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...
  Polk around 835 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Nova,
Nankin, Bailey Lakes, Sullivan, and Rowsburg.

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 4090 8241 4099 8242 4099 8244 4100 8244
      4107 8243 4106 8219 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4084 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 273DEG 36KT 4097 8237 

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

$$

Sullivan
536 
WWUS51 KCLE 150048
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
848 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTY...

At 848 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Salem, or 11 miles northeast of Ashland, moving
east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Ashland County, including the following locations...
Sullivan.

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 4090 8227 4104 8227 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4089 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 273DEG 33KT 4096 8215 

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

$$

Sullivan
114 
WWUS51 KCLE 150056 RRA
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-150106-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
856 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
900 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

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

LAT...LON 4090 8227 4104 8227 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4089 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 273DEG 33KT 4096 8207 

$$

Sullivan
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638 
WFUS51 KCLE 150012
TORCLE
OHC005-077-139-150100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.TO.W.0006.240315T0012Z-240315T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
812 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...
  Northern Ashland County in north central Ohio...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 811 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Plymouth, or 15 miles north of Mansfield, 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...
  Savannah around 825 PM EDT.
  Polk around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Nankin, Sullivan, Rowsburg, Nova, Shenandoah, Bailey Lakes,
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 4090 8272 4107 8273 4107 8227 4106 8227
      4106 8217 4099 8217 4099 8213 4082 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 273DEG 33KT 4098 8263 

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

$$

Sullivan
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173 
WWUS51 KCLE 150019
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-077-139-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-Ashland OH-
819 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RICHLAND...SOUTHEASTERN HURON AND NORTHERN ASHLAND
COUNTIES...

At 819 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Plymouth, or 13 miles northwest of
Ashland, moving east 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...
  Savannah around 825 PM EDT.
  Polk around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Nankin, Sullivan, Rowsburg, Nova, Shenandoah, Bailey Lakes,
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 4088 8259 4107 8260 4107 8227 4106 8227
      4106 8217 4099 8217 4099 8213 4082 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 273DEG 33KT 4098 8253 

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

$$

Sullivan
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508 
WWUS51 KCLE 150030
SVSCLE

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

OHC077-139-150040-
/O.CAN.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Richland OH-Huron OH-
830 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RICHLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN
HURON COUNTIES 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 northeastern Ohio.

LAT...LON 4090 8241 4099 8242 4099 8244 4100 8244
      4107 8243 4106 8219 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4084 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 273DEG 36KT 4097 8237 

$$

OHC005-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
830 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
ASHLAND COUNTY...

At 830 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Savannah, or 7 miles north of Ashland, moving east
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...
  Polk around 835 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Nova,
Nankin, Bailey Lakes, Sullivan, and Rowsburg.

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 4090 8241 4099 8242 4099 8244 4100 8244
      4107 8243 4106 8219 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4084 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 273DEG 36KT 4097 8237 

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

$$

Sullivan
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536 
WWUS51 KCLE 150048
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-150100-
/O.CON.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
848 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTY...

At 848 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over West Salem, or 11 miles northeast of Ashland, moving
east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Ashland County, including the following locations...
Sullivan.

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 4090 8227 4104 8227 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4089 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 273DEG 33KT 4096 8215 

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

$$

Sullivan
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114 
WWUS51 KCLE 150056 RRA
SVSCLE

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

OHC005-150106-
/O.EXP.KCLE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240315T0100Z/
Ashland OH-
856 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ASHLAND COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
900 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

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

LAT...LON 4090 8227 4104 8227 4105 8217 4099 8217
      4099 8213 4089 8213
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 273DEG 33KT 4096 8207 

$$

Sullivan

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