Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:37PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newton Falls, or 8 miles east of Ravenna, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm is exhibiting weak
rotation.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Youngstown, Warren, Niles, Hubbard, Cortland, Newton Falls,
Lordstown, Kinsman, Vienna Center, Hilltop, Maplewood Park,
Bristolville, Leavittsburg, Austintown, Girard, Vienna, McDonald,
Mecca, Windham, and Johnston.
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:
Portage; Trumbull; Mahoning
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov