Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 31 at 5:41PM EDT until March 31 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Highland Hills, or 10 miles east of Cleveland,
moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado. Vortices capable of producing tornadoes were
located near Shaker Heights and Bedford Heights at 5:40 PM.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Cleveland, Painesville, Willowick, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Euclid,
Mentor, Cleveland Heights, Solon, Willoughby, Eastlake, Warrensville
Heights, South Russell, Burton, Highland Hills, Timberlake, Lakeline,
Chesterland, Garfield Heights, and Shaker Heights.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cuyahoga, OH; Geauga, OH; Lake, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov