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Ohio Braces for 70 MPH Winds: Severe Storms Loom
18 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Northeast Ohio until 9 p.m. Saturday.
- Forecasters predict storms with potential for 70 mph wind gusts and isolated hail.
- Damaging winds are the primary threat, with scattered power outages possible.
Northeast Ohio faces a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. Saturday, with expectations of storms bringing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The Storm Prediction Center issued the watch covering several counties and Lake Erie.
Damaging winds pose the primary threat, with the potential for scattered to widespread wind damage, including downed trees and power lines. Isolated hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and the possibility of a brief tornado have also been noted by forecasters.
The main period for severe weather is anticipated between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. across the region. Storms are expected to move generally northwest to southeast, with lakeshore communities likely to experience them first. Residents are strongly advised to stay informed via weather alerts due to the rapid deterioration of conditions.
