Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sandusky, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sandusky, Western Vermilion, Castalia, Bloomingville, Sandusky South,
and Fairview Lanes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central Ohio.
Area Description:
Erie
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov