Cleveland, OH – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Ohio, effective from 11:40 AM to 7:00 PM EDT on Tuesday. Residents should prepare for scattered damaging winds with isolated gusts up to 75 mph, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and the potential for a tornado or two.
According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are anticipated throughout the afternoon. The primary threats include locally damaging wind gusts, some hail, and the possibility of a tornado later in the day. The watch area spans approximately 50 miles north and south of a line from 20 miles west of Mansfield to 45 miles northeast of Harrisburg, PA.
Residents are urged to stay alert for threatening weather conditions and monitor updates for possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can occasionally produce tornadoes. The aviation sector should also be aware of extreme turbulence, surface wind gusts up to 65 knots, and severe thunderstorms with hail both at the surface and aloft. Stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
