Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:31PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Orwell, or 20 miles north of Warren, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm is exhibiting weak
rotation as well.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Meadville, Orwell, Albion, Andover, Linesville, Harmonsburg,
Adamsville, Pymatuning North, Pymatuning Central, Atlantic, Roaming
Shores, Pierpont, Cochranton, Saegertown, Cherry Valley,
Conneautville, Conneaut Lake, Cranesville, Jamestown, and Springboro.
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:
Ashtabula Inland; Trumbull; Southern Erie; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov