Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 9:15am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1215 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wellington, or 15 miles east of Norwalk, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Elyria, North Ridgeville, Grafton, Wellington, Eaton, Oberlin,
Lagrange, Pittsfield, Valley City, and Eaton Estates.
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:
Lorain; Medina
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov