Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 16:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:07PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Garrettsville, or 14 miles northeast of Ravenna, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Newton Falls, Garrettsville, Mantua, West Farmington, Bristolville, Leavittsburg, Parkman, Windham, Hiram, South Canal, Turnpike Interchange, and Champion Heights.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Geauga; Portage; Trumbull
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov