Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:05AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:05am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 905 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Erie, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Erie, Corry, Edinboro, Union City, Girard, Waterford, Wattsburg,
Riceville, Lincolnville, Canadohta Lake, Northwest Harborcreek,
Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Lake City, Mill Village, McKean,
Spartansburg, Elgin, and Avonia.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov