Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dalton, or 13 miles east of Wooster, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Canton, Massillon, North Canton, Louisville, Orrville, Brewster,
Navarre, Dalton, Waynesburg, East Sparta, Wilmot, Mount Eaton, East
Canton, Beach City, Meyers Lake, Hills And Dales, Mount Hope, Perry
Heights, and North Lawrence.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Wayne; Stark; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov