Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 6:05PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westlake, or 7 miles northeast of Elyria, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Cleveland, Elyria, Parma, Lakewood, Strongsville, Brunswick,
Westlake, North Royalton, North Ridgeville, Solon, Avon Lake,
Warrensville Heights, South Russell, Highland Hills, North Olmsted,
Garfield Heights, Shaker Heights, Maple Heights, Avon, and Parma
Heights.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lorain; Cuyahoga
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov