Cleveland, OH

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August 24-25, 2023 Damaging Wind Gusts and Tornadoes

Overview

Strong thunderstorms developed along a cold front across the Central and Lower Great Lakes during the late evening and overnight hours of August 24-25, 2023. These thunderstorms were in an environment of strong to extreme instability, along with sufficient low-level and deep-layer wind shear for organized and rotating thunderstorms. This allowed storms that developed over Michigan to organize into a fast-moving cluster of thunderstorms that produced extensive wind damage and a number of tornadoes between southern Lower Michigan and southwestern Pennsylvania, hitting much of northern Ohio hard. A number of measured or estimated straight-line wind gusts over 75 MPH occurred in the Cleveland area and across Northeast Ohio, to go along with 12 confirmed tornadoes in our forecast area. At its peak, nearly 250,000 customers across the area were without power. Of particular note, the EF-1 that occurred on the east side of Cleveland was the first tornado that occurred within the Cleveland city limits since July 12, 1992. Two EF-2 tornadoes occurred; one in Warrensville Heights and Bedford Heights in Cuyahoga County and another in Middlefield in Geauga County.

Satellite infrared loop from August 24, 2023 5 PM EDT through August 25, 2023 3 AM EDT.

Tornado
Photos & Video
Radar
Storm Reports
Environment

Tornadoes:

Tornado - Vermilion Township, OH
Erie County, OH

Date	8/24/2023
Time (Local)	11:45 PM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	0.29 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in northeast Erie County OH. The tornado uprooted trees and broke off large tree limbs. Several limbs fell onto homes. One large limb partially destroyed a home near Mari-Dor Beach Cottages. The tornado tracked southeast into a rural area and lifted.

Track Map

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Tornado - Bristolville, OH
Trumbull County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:35 - 12:37 AM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	85 mph
Path Length	1.95 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF-0 tornado has been confirmed in Bristolville beginning just east of Mahan Denman Road on Hyde Shaffer Road where large tree branches were snapped. The tornado traveled east, damaging corn fields and additional trees before crossing Thompson Clark Road. North of the intersection of Thompson Clark Road and Hyde Shaffer Road, multiple homes sustained minor damage to siding, shingles, and roofing and one home had the car port collapse. The tornado continued east, paralleling Hyde Shaffer Road before ending near North Park Avenue.

Track Map

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Tornado - Mentor, OH
Lake County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:04 - 12:09 AM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	3.28 miles
Max Width	150 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Mentor. The tornado began just west of Dartmoor Road near Mentor Avenue where large trees were downed. The tornado tracked east, downing numerous large trees. Multiple homes on Stockbridge Road and Middlesex Road were damaged when trees fell on them. In addition, damage to siding and roofs occurred at multiple homes. Extensive tree damage continued east across the Great Lakes Mall property before the tornado shifted northeast and caused additional tree and power line damage near the intersection of Johnnycake Ridge Road and Fairview Avenue. Further tree damage was observed in Wildwood Park before the tornado ended just south of Donald E. Kruger Park. .

Track Map

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Tornado - Elmore, OH
Ottawa/Sandusky County

Date	8/24/2023
Time (Local)	11:08 - 11:15 PM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	4.29 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed beginning near South Nissen Road and West Deno Road where several tree limbs were broken off. The tornado continued southeast and damaged a nursery greenhouse. The tornado crossed the Portage River and blew down several trees and scattered broken limbs onto several homes. The tornado tracked southeast and uprooted three large trees onto a home and damaged the roof of this home. The tornado tracked southeast with max winds of 110 mph where several tree were blown down, damage to home siding, and snapped power lines along County Road 92.

Track Map

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Tornado - Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County

Date	8/24 - 8/25/2023
Time (Local)	11:59 PM - 12:02 AM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	0.79 miles
Max Width	150 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed beginning near East 71st Street and Chester Avenue, ending near East 89th Street and Euclid Avenue. Extensive tree damage occurred along the path with some homes receiving minor damage. Calvary Church received extensive roof damage. Multiple light poles were bent near the base in the shopping center on East 79th Street and at the intersection of East 89th and Euclid Avenue.

Track Map

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Tornado - Spencer, OH
Medina County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:11 AM - 12:13 AM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	1.56 miles
Max Width	200 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Spencer, OH in northwest Medina County. The tornado began near Hunter Rd just north of Chatham Rd, with aerial imagery revealing a track of swirls in corn fields. The tornado moved southeast into the south side of Spencer where several trees were uprooted or snapped, with some minor damage to roof shingles of a house. The tornado dissipated after entering JB Firestone Memorial Park. Thanks goes out to Medina County Emergency Management for help with this survey.

Track Map

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Tornado - Warrensville Heights OH
Cuyahoga County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:07 AM - 12:09 AM
EF Rating	EF-2
Est. Peak Winds	120 mph
Path Length	1.52 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: NWS survey confirms an EF2 tornado in Warrensville Heights and Bedford Heights in eastern Cuyahoga County. The tornado began near Vera Street just east of Green Road where several trees were blown down. The tornado tracked southeast across the main interchange of I-271 and I-480 and emerged across Galaxy Parkway with downed trees and damage to the roofs of a car dealership and industrial park. The tornado continued southeast with several uprooted tree onto a home on Springfield Road and caused significant damage to two industrial buildings with brick walls caved in and damage to support metal beams. Before the tornado lifted, more large trees were uprooted and fell on a home along and south of Miles Road just east of Highway 422. Thanks goes out to Cuyahoga County Emergency Management and Warrensville Police Department.

Track Map

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Tornado - Chardon, OH
Geauga County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:18 AM - 12:20 AM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	1.19 miles
Max Width	175 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed southeast of Chardon. The tornado began near the intersection of Aquilla Road and Tewksbury Lane where it caused significant damage to trees and power lines before tracking southeast through the Meadow Wood Drive cul-de-sac. Extensive damage to trees, including numerous snapped and uprooted trees, occurred. From the end of Meadow Wood Drive, the tornado tracked due east, significantly impacted a property on the west side of Taylor Wells Road. Here, a swath of trees was snapped and uprooted across the property. The tornado lifted on the east side of Taylor Wells Road where additional tree damage was observed.

Track Map

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Tornado - Middlefield, OH
Geauga County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:22 AM - 12:23 AM
EF Rating	EF-2
Est. Peak Winds	115 mph
Path Length	0.70 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF-2 tornado has been confirmed in Middlefield. The tornado began near the intersection of Burton-Windsor Road and Route 608 where it caused minor damage to trees. It tracked southeast, quickly intensifying before it completely destroyed a barn and causing extensive damage to the property. The entire barn was lofted and thrown approximately 150 yards due southeast and the entire outer structure composed of cinder blocks collapsed. Adjacent barns received extensive damage as well. From this location, the tornado traveled south-southeast before lifting near the intersection of Route 608 and Nauvoo Road. Additional trees damage was located on that property.

Track Map

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Tornado - Lagrange, OH
Lorain County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:00 AM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	85 mph
Path Length	0.25 miles
Max Width	50 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF-0 tornado has been confirmed approximately 3 miles north of Lagrange. The tornado began behind a residence on OH-301, where it caused the tops to be taken off of several trees. The roof of a porch and a small portion of the adjacent roof was blown off the home and displaced to the northeast. The tornado then tracked southeast, with significant damage to over a dozen trees, including several mature maple trees. One tree fell on a home and put several holes in the roof while damage was also sustained to multiple vehicles. The tornado crossed OH-301, causing additional damage to trees and lifted as it entered a wooded area.

Track Map

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Tornado - Bainbridge, OH
Geauga County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:16 - 12:19 AM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	1.82 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: A brief EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Bainbridge in southwest Geauga County. The tornado began over the west part of Laurel Springs subdivision. The tornado caused extensive tree damage with two uprooted trees along homes and 100 trees blown down, twisted, and snapped in different directions. The tornado tracked east- southeast blowing down several power poles and several trees. One downed tree landed on a home along Taylor May Road before it dissipated.

Track Map

.Downloadable KMZ File

Tornado - Wellington, OH
Lorain County

Date	8/25/2023
Time (Local)	12:05 - 12:05 AM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	80 mph
Path Length	1.08 miles
Max Width	100 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: An EF-0 tornado has been confirmed in Wellington in southwest Lorain County. The tornado began near the intersection of Meadow Land and Sheila Drive, where tops of trees were broken off and scattered across neighboring streets, residential homes, and cars. A large tree was uprooted and fell along a house on Hale Street. The tornado tracked southeast south of Highway 18 power lines were blown down, several trees were blown down, and several large tree limbs were broken off and landed on homes. The tornado lifted east of Grand Avenue. Thanks goes out to Lorain County Emergency Management and Wellington Fire Department.

Track Map

.Downloadable KMZ File

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

Photos & Video


Tree snapped onto a house in Wellington. Credit: Seth Rowland	Large tree snapped in Eastlake. Credit: Brian Blasius	Large tree downed and damaged a fence in Mentor. Credit: Tom DeMichael	Many trees snapped in Eastlake. Credit: Tyler Schwenk


Damage to a house from the Bristolville, OH EF-0 tornado.	Tree damage from the Mentor, OH EF-1 tornado.	Bent-over light pole from the Cleveland, OH EF-1 tornado.	Swirls in a cornfield from the Spencer, OH EF-1 tornado.


Extensive damage to a building from the Warrensville Heights, OH EF-2 tornado.	Tree damage from the Chardon, OH EF-1 tornado.	Damage to a barn from the Middlefield, OH EF-2 tornado.	Tree and roof damage from the Lagrange, OH EF-0 tornado.

Tree damage from the Bainbridge, OH EF-1 tornado.

Radar

Radar loop with warnings from August 24, 2023 10 PM EDT through August 25, 2023 3 AM EDT.


Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet over southern portions of Bainbridge Township in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet near Bristol Township in association with an EF-0 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just south of Chardon town center in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just east of downtown Cleveland in association with an EF-1 tornado.


Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet near Elmore in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just north of LaGrange in association with an EF-0 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just southwest of downtown Mentor in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just northwest of Middlefield Township in association with an EF-2 tornado.


Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet just north of Spencer in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet west of the city of Vermilion in association with an EF-1 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet between Warrensville Hts and Bedford Hts in association with an EF-2 tornado.	Radar velocity image of a small rotation couplet over Wellington in association with an EF-0 tornado.

Storm Reports

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Storm Reports Text

453 
NWUS51 KCLE 291602
LSRCLE

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1202 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1054 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 W Harbor View         41.69N 83.47W
08/24/2023  M58 MPH          Lucas              OH   Buoy             

            Buoy station THRO1 Toledo, OH. 

1058 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Ottawa Hills      41.66N 83.62W
08/24/2023                   Lucas              OH   Law Enforcement  

            Power lines blown down on Orchard Road. 

1100 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Toledo            41.65N 83.59W
08/24/2023                   Lucas              OH   Amateur Radio    

            Large tree limbs blown north of the Toledo 
            Zoo. 

1100 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 ENE Harbor View       41.72N 83.37W
08/24/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ142             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station 45200 4 NE Oregon. 

1108 PM     Tornado          2 N Elmore              41.50N 83.30W
08/24/2023                   Ottawa             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF1 tornado has been confirmed beginning 
            near South Nissen Road and West Deno Road 
            where several tree limbs were broken off. 
            The tornado continued southeast and damaged 
            a nursery greenhouse. The tornado crossed 
            the Portage River and blew down several 
            trees and scattered broken limbs onto 
            several homes. The tornado tracked southeast 
            and uprooted three large trees onto a home 
            and damaged the roof of this home. The 
            tornado tracked southeast with max winds of 
            110 mph where several tree were blown down, 
            damage to home siding, and snapped power 
            lines along County Road 92. Max width was 
            100 yards. 

1109 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 N Elmore              41.50N 83.29W
08/24/2023                   Ottawa             OH   Trained Spotter  

            Several trees snapped and a business sign 
            damaged north of Elmore. Time estimated via 
            radar. 

1112 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 WSW Rocky Ridge       41.52N 83.26W
08/24/2023                   Ottawa             OH   Amateur Radio    

            Reports of windows blown out of houses near 
            Rocky Ridge. Possible tornado. 

1125 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     10 NW Marblehead        41.65N 82.83W
08/24/2023                   Ottawa             OH   Fire Dept/Rescue 

            Several large trees blown down blocking 
            roads on Put-in-Bay. 

1126 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 NNE Marblehead        41.61N 82.68W
08/24/2023                   Erie               OH   Public           

            Multiple large trees and large tree limbs 
            down on Kelleys Island peninsula; trees 
            blocking only road and down on power lines. 
            Time estimated via radar. 

1130 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 N Fremont             41.40N 83.11W
08/24/2023                   Sandusky           OH   Fire Dept/Rescue 

            Large tree blown down on to a house. 

1130 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Sandusky           41.44N 82.69W
08/24/2023                   Erie               OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; 
            Power poles broken. Time adjusted via radar. 

1133 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 NNE Sandusky          41.49N 82.70W
08/24/2023  M58 MPH          LEZ144             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station XSDB 2 NNE Sandusky. 

1135 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 W Clyde               41.30N 83.03W
08/24/2023  M48 MPH          Sandusky           OH   AWOS             

            AWOS station KS24 3 NNE Green Springs. 

1138 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Fairview           42.06N 80.22W
08/24/2023                   Erie               PA   Law Enforcement  

            Tree down on road. 

1145 PM     Tornado          6 NNE Berlin Heights    41.40N 82.43W
08/24/2023                   Erie               OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            Corrects previous tornado report from 6 NNE 
            Berlin Heights. An EF1 tornado has been 
            confirmed in northeast Erie County OH. The 
            tornado uprooted trees and broke off large 
            tree limbs. Several limbs fell onto homes. 
            One large limb partially destroyed a home 
            near Mari-Dor Beach Cottages. The tornado 
            tracked southeast into a rural area and 
            lifted. 

1147 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 W Vermilion           41.40N 82.43W
08/24/2023                   Erie               OH   Trained Spotter  

            Swath of significant tree damage beginning 
            on US 6 just west of Poorman Road. Numerous 
            trees and limbs snapped. Some debris on 
            roadway. 

1148 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     7 S North East          42.12N 79.82W
08/24/2023                   Erie               PA   Public           

            Tree down with wires. 

1150 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 E Huron               41.39N 82.51W
08/24/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ144             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station 45203 2 E Huron. 

1150 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WNW Vermilion         41.43N 82.36W
08/24/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ145             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station XVRM Vermilion. 

1152 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 N Whitehouse          41.58N 83.80W
08/24/2023  M47 MPH          Lucas              OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KTOL Toledo. 

1152 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Amherst                 41.40N 82.23W
08/24/2023                   Lorain             OH   Emergency Mngr   

            *delayed report* Emergency manager reports 
            significant damage in Amherst. About 20 
            large trees were downed, with 3 homes 
            damaged by trees. Several wires down as 
            well. 

1152 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Fairview Park      41.46N 81.88W
08/24/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            Report of wires down on Clague Road south of 
            Center Ridge. A tree is also down onto an 
            occupied vehicle. Report relayed via social 
            media. 

1153 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 SSE Walbridge         41.57N 83.48W
08/24/2023  M55 MPH          Wood               OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KTDZ Toledo. 

1155 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 NNE Corry             41.98N 79.61W
08/24/2023                   Erie               PA   Law Enforcement  

            Tree down on road. 

1158 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Cleveland          41.50N 81.64W
08/24/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Broadcast Media  

            Large tree fell on the Dunham Tavern Museum 
            causing roof damage. 

1158 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Cleveland          41.50N 81.63W
08/24/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Broadcast Media  

            Roof and steeple damage at the New Life at 
            Calvary Church. 

1158 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WNW Cleveland         41.50N 81.73W
08/24/2023  M63 MPH          LEZ146             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station XCLE Cleveland - Edgewater. 

1159 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Burke Lakefront Airport 41.52N 81.68W
08/24/2023  M75 MPH          Cuyahoga           OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KBKL Cleveland reported a 65 kt 
            wind gust. 

1159 PM     Tornado          3 NE Cleveland          41.51N 81.64W
08/24/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF1 tornado has been confirmed beginning 
            near East 71st Street and Chester Avenue, 
            ending near East 89th Street and Euclid 
            Avenue. Extensive tree damage occurred along 
            the path with some homes receiving minor 
            damage. Calvary Church received extensive 
            roof damage. Multiple light poles were bent 
            near the base in the shopping center on East 
            79th Street and at the intersection of East 
            89th and Euclid Avenue. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Eastlake                41.66N 81.44W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Emergency Mngr   

            Numerous trees down, some on houses across 
            the area. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNW Cleveland         41.50N 81.69W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Broadcast Media  

            *Delayed Report* Several windows were blown 
            out at the Justice Center and the Old 
            Courthouse in downtown Cleveland. Numerous 
            large trees blown down in Huntington Park as 
            well. 

1200 AM     Tornado          3 N Lagrange            41.28N 82.12W
08/25/2023                   Lorain             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            A brief EF0 has been confirmed 3 miles north 
            of Lagrange. The tornado caused damage to 
            the porch and roof of a house, along with 
            damage to over a dozen trees. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNE Euclid            41.62N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Trained Spotter  

            Report of numerous trees and wires down on 
            Edgecliff Dr near E 255th St. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ENE Huron             41.40N 82.55W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ144             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station HHLO1 Huron. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 ENE Lakewood          41.50N 81.75W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ146             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station 45205 3 ENE Lakewood. 

1200 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 NNE Lakewood          41.55N 81.77W
08/25/2023  M51 MPH          LEZ146             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station 45176 4 NNE Lakewood. 

1201 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Wickliffe          41.60N 81.48W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Trained Spotter  

            Trees down on Euclid Avenue near I-90 
            interchange. 

1202 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 WSW Brooklyn Heights  41.41N 81.69W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Broadcast Media  

            Numerous trees down and snapped. 


1203 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Mentor-on-the-Lake 41.70N 81.40W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or 
            snapped. Time adjusted via radar. 

1203 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Mentor-on-the-Lake 41.70N 81.40W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or 
            snapped. Time adjusted via radar. 

1204 AM     Tornado          2 ENE Willoughby        41.65N 81.37W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Mentor. 
            The tornado began just west of Dartmoor Road 
            near Mentor Avenue where large trees were 
            downed. The tornado tracked east, downing 
            numerous large trees. Multiple homes on 
            Stockbridge Road and Middlesex Road were 
            damaged when trees fell on them. In 
            addition, damage to siding and roofs 
            occurred at multiple homes. Extensive tree 
            damage continued east across the Great Lakes 
            Mall property before the tornado shifted 
            northeast and caused additional tree and 
            power line damage near the intersection of 
            Johnnycake Ridge Road and Fairview Avenue. 
            Further tree damage was observed in Wildwood 
            Park before the tornado ended just south of 
            Donald E. Kruger Park. 

1205 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Willoughby         41.64N 81.43W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Public           

            Multiple trees down on SOM Centre Road in 
            Willoughby. Video from social media. 

1205 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WNW Cleveland         41.49N 81.70W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            One of the coverings on the greenhouses at 
            Ohio City Farm blew off. 

1205 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Willoughby         41.64N 81.43W
08/25/2023                   Lake               OH   Public           

            Multiple trees down on SOM Centre Road in 
            Willoughby. Video from social media. 

1205 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Wellington              41.16N 82.22W
08/25/2023                   Lorain             OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Numerous trees and limbs 
            down in the Wellington area, along with a 
            transformer and several power lines down. 

1205 AM     Tornado          1 N Wellington          41.17N 82.22W
08/25/2023                   Lorain             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            A brief EF0 tornado with estimated peak 
            winds of 80 mph has been confirmed in 
            Wellington in southwest Lorain County. The 
            tornado began over the northwest part of 
            Wellington and dissipated east of Grand 
            Avenue. The tornado caused tree damage along 
            a one mile path. 

1205 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WNW Cleveland         41.49N 81.70W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            One of the coverings on the greenhouses at 
            Ohio City Farm blew off. 

1206 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 WSW Bratenahl         41.54N 81.64W
08/25/2023  M55 MPH          LEZ146             OH   Buoy             

            Buoy station CNDO1 Cleveland, OH. 

1207 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Bedford Heights     41.42N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; 
            Power poles broken. Time adjusted via radar. 

1207 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Mayfield Heights        41.52N 81.45W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            Significant tree damage on Vallevista Dr in 
            Mayfield Heights. Numerous LARGE trees are 
            down. 

1207 AM     Tornado          1 SSE Warrensville Heig 41.43N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            NWS Survey confirms an EF2 tornado in 
            Warrensville Heights and Bedford Heights. 
            The tornado downed numerous trees, damaged 
            several homes, and significantly damaged 
            several industrial buildings. 

1207 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Bedford Heights     41.42N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; 
            Power poles broken. Time adjusted via radar. 

1207 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Mayfield Heights        41.52N 81.45W
08/25/2023                   Cuyahoga           OH   Public           

            Significant tree damage on Vallevista Dr in 
            Mayfield Heights. Numerous LARGE trees are 
            down. 

1210 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 NNE Bratenahl         41.59N 81.58W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          LEZ146             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station 45206 2 NNE Bratenahl. 

1211 AM     Tornado          1 NW Spencer            41.11N 82.14W
08/25/2023                   Medina             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with max wind 
            speeds of 90 mph occurred in Spencer, OH. 
            Aerial imagery revealed a track of swirls in 
            corn fields along with uprooted or snapped 
            trees and minor damage to roof shingles of a 
            house. 

1212 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNW Fairport Harbor   41.76N 81.28W
08/25/2023  M59 MPH          Lake               OH   Buoy             

            Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport, OH. 

1212 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ENE Northfield        41.35N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or 
            snapped. Time adjusted via radar. 

1212 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNW Fairport Harbor   41.76N 81.28W
08/25/2023  M59 MPH          Lake               OH   Buoy             

            Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport, OH. 

1213 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NNW Twinsburg         41.34N 81.46W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Law Enforcement  

            Multiple trees down or snapped off. 

1214 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSE Reminderville     41.31N 81.39W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   NWS Employee     

            *delayed report* Swath of significant tree 
            damage from Shepard Rd and 480 in Twinsburg 
            ESE to Aurora Rd and S Chillicothe Rd. NWS 
            Employee estimates winds to 80 mph. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Aquilla            41.54N 81.16W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   Fire Dept/Rescue 

            *delayed report* Significant tree damage 
            with a path of numerous snapped trees along 
            Taylor Wells Rd in Claridon Twp just SE of 
            Chardon. Pictures from Chardon Fire Dept on 
            social media. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 ENE South Russell     41.46N 81.25W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   Public           

            Trees downed and uprooted in Newbury 
            Township. Report via social media. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 N Peninsula           41.26N 81.56W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Numerous trees were blown 
            down in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 
            Pictures from social media. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SW Mentor             41.67N 81.37W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          Lake               OH   AWOS             

            AWOS station KLNN Willoughby. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNE Highland Heights  41.57N 81.47W
08/25/2023  M46 MPH          Cuyahoga           OH   AWOS             

            AWOS station KCGF Clevlnd Cuyahoga. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SW Mentor             41.67N 81.37W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          Lake               OH   AWOS             

            AWOS station KLNN Willoughby. 

1215 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Chardon                 41.58N 81.21W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   Fire Dept/Rescue 

            Tree fell on house-did make roof collapse 
            and rain is pouring inside. Trees down on 
            Wilson Mills & Burlington Ridge (Munson), 
            and tree into gas line on Britton Rd. 
            Multiple trees down on Aquilla Rd. Burton 
            also reporting lots of trees down on Garden. 

1216 AM     Tornado          2 SW Bainbridge         41.37N 81.36W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            A brief EF1 tornado with estimated peak 
            winds of 90 mph has been confirmed in 
            Bainbridge in southwest Geauga County. The 
            tornado began over the west part of Laurel 
            Springs subdivision then dissipated along 
            Taylor Made Road just west of Haskins Road. 
            The tornado caused extensive tree damage 
            along its nearly 2 mile path. 

1216 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Bainbridge              41.39N 81.34W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Numerous trees down in the 
            Bainbridge area, along with damage to one 
            house. 

1217 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 S Aurora              41.29N 81.35W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; 
            Power poles broken. Time adjusted via radar. 

1217 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 NNE Conneaut          41.98N 80.56W
08/25/2023  M67 MPH          LEZ149             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station XCON Conneaut Light. 

1218 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NE Hudson             41.27N 81.41W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            Several trees damaged and downed on 
            Chamberlain Blvd in Hudson. 

1218 AM     Tornado          1 N Aquilla             41.56N 81.17W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed southeast 
            of Chardon. The tornado began near the 
            intersection of Aquilla Road and Tewksbury 
            Lane where it caused significant damage to 
            trees and power lines before tracking 
            southeast through the Meadow Wood Drive 
            cul-de-sac. Extensive damage to trees, 
            including numerous snapped and uprooted 
            trees, occurred. From the end of Meadow Wood 
            Drive, the tornado tracked due east, 
            significantly impacted a property on the 
            west side of Taylor Wells Road. Here, a 
            swath of trees was snapped and uprooted 
            across the property. The tornado lifted on 
            the east side of Taylor Wells Road where 
            additional tree damage was observed. 

1220 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Chardon           41.54N 81.23W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   Fire Dept/Rescue 

            Tree down on house with Structural Damage - 
            Mutual Aid to Munson along Meadowhurst Road. 
            Large amount of debris on Auburn Rd. 

1221 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ENE Briarwood Beach   41.08N 81.86W
08/25/2023                   Medina             OH   Public           

            Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; 
            Power poles broken. Time adjusted via radar. 

1221 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNE Pigeon Creek      41.13N 81.66W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            Report of trees and limbs down on Heritage 
            Woods Drive in Copley. Report via social 
            media. 

1222 AM     Tornado          2 N Middlefield         41.49N 81.08W
08/25/2023                   Geauga             OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF-2 tornado has been confirmed in 
            Middlefield. The tornado began near the 
            intersection of Burton-Windsor Road and 
            Route 608 where it caused minor damage to 
            trees. It tracked southeast, quickly 
            intensifying before it completely destroyed 
            a barn and causing extensive damage to the 
            property. The entire barn was lofted and 
            thrown approximately 150 yards due southeast 
            and the entire outer structure composed of 
            cinder blocks collapsed. Adjacent barns 
            received extensive damage as well. From this 
            location, the tornado traveled 
            south-southeast before lifting near the 
            intersection of Route 608 and Nauvoo Road. 
            Additional trees damage was located on that 
            property. 

1222 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Stow                    41.17N 81.44W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Trained Spotter  

            Tree downed across state route 91 at Stow 
            Road in Stow. Time estimated via radar. 

1223 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Mantua            41.24N 81.24W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            Several trees down and displaced property at 
            a residence on State Route 303 west of State 
            Route 44. 

1225 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Silver Lake             41.15N 81.45W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            *Delayed Report* Significant tree damage 
            along Graham Road near Country Club Road in 
            Silver Lake. Pictures from social media. 

1226 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Garrettsville     41.27N 81.08W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            Tree down in front of Homestead Manor 
            Trailer Park. 

1227 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 E Akron               41.08N 81.48W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            Tree down on a car in Goodyear Heights in 
            Akron. Report via social media. 

1227 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNE Brimfield         41.12N 81.34W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            Six large trees down near State Route 43 and 
            I-76. Additional limbs and branches were 
            also reported down. 

1227 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 E Akron               41.08N 81.48W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Public           

            Tree down on a car in Goodyear Heights in 
            Akron. Report via social media. 

1228 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Kent                41.15N 81.34W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            *Delayed Report* Significant tree damage and 
            power lines down around Kent University. 
            Pictures from social media. 

1228 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Creston                 40.98N 81.90W
08/25/2023                   Wayne              OH   Storm Chaser     

            Report from Spotter Network of multiple 
            limbs up to 6 inches in diameter downed 
            along route 3 in Creston. Time estimated via 
            radar. 

1228 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Kent               41.14N 81.38W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Trained Spotter  

            Spotter 1.5 miles SW of Kent reported 
            numerous trees and limbs snapped, power out, 
            and a measured 80 MPH gust on a backyard 
            weather station. 

1230 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 W Geneva-on-the-Lake  41.86N 80.97W
08/25/2023  M59 MPH          LEZ147             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station GELO1 1 W 
            Geneva-on-the-Lake. 

1231 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Barberton           41.01N 81.59W
08/25/2023                   Summit             OH   Local Official   

            Multiple tress and limbs down in Tuscora 
            Park. 

1232 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 E West Farmington     41.39N 80.87W
08/25/2023                   Trumbull           OH   Emergency Mngr   

            Damage to a property, including the collapse 
            of a car port and damage to a roof. 

1234 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 E Brimfield           41.10N 81.27W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Several trees snapped on 
            Tallmadge Rd between Biltz Rd. and Kline Rd. 
            Power lines also downed. 

1235 AM     Tornado          6 N Champion Heights    41.37N 80.85W
08/25/2023                   Trumbull           OH   NWS Storm Survey 

            An EF-0 tornado has been confirmed in 
            Bristolville beginning just east of Mahan 
            Denman Road on Hyde Shaffer Road where large 
            tree branches were snapped. The tornado 
            traveled east, damaging corn fields and 
            additional trees before crossing Thompson 
            Clark Road. North of the intersection of 
            Thompson Clark Road and Hyde Shaffer Road, 
            multiple homes sustained minor damage to 
            siding, shingles, and roofing and one home 
            had the car port collapse. The tornado 
            continued east, paralleling Hyde Shaffer 
            Road before ending near North Park Avenue. 

1236 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 SE Ravenna            41.10N 81.17W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Numerous trees snapped near 
            Stroup Rd and County Highway 18 in Edinburg 
            Township. One tree fell on a barn. 

1239 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Wooster                 40.81N 81.93W
08/25/2023                   Wayne              OH   Public           

            Tree reported downed on a house in Wooster. 
            Time estimated via radar. 

1240 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NE Hartville          40.97N 81.33W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Storm Chaser     

            Report from spotter network...multiple large 
            trees and power lines down in Hartville, 
            especially along N Prospect Ave. Time 
            estimated via radar. 

1240 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Hartville               40.96N 81.33W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Public           

            *Delayed Report* Detached multi-car 
            apartment garage was destroyed. Pictures 
            from social media. 

1244 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Canal Fulton      40.87N 81.54W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Public           

            Trees and power lines down on Scattell St 
            NW, Elmvale St NW, Mapleview St NW, and 
            Persimmon St NW. 

1244 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WSW Limaville         40.98N 81.17W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Public           

            Several trees snapped and uprooted and 
            damage to a barn off McCallum Ave NE north 
            of Price St NE. 

1245 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNE Uniontown         40.99N 81.40W
08/25/2023  M53 MPH          Summit             OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station EW0182 Uniontown. 

1245 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 N Sebring             40.99N 81.01W
08/25/2023                   Portage            OH   Public           

            *delayed report* Numerous trees are uprooted 
            and snapped near Berlin Lake and in North 
            Benton. There was also hail damage to cars. 

1245 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NNE Uniontown         40.99N 81.40W
08/25/2023  M53 MPH          Stark              OH   Mesonet          

            Mesonet station EW0182 Uniontown. 

1246 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     10 SSW Linesville       41.51N 80.48W
08/25/2023                   Crawford           PA   Law Enforcement  

            Multiple trees down across the area. 

1248 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 N Massillon           40.82N 81.52W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Trained Spotter  

            Tree down, partially on a house. 

1250 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NNE Massillon         40.81N 81.51W
08/25/2023                   Stark              OH   Trained Spotter  

            Tree on house. 

1251 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ESE Vienna            41.25N 80.67W
08/25/2023  M54 MPH          Trumbull           OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KYNG Youngstown. 

1251 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SSW Green             40.92N 81.45W
08/25/2023  M49 MPH          Summit             OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KCAK Akron-Canton Regional 
            Arpt. 

1251 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ESE Vienna            41.25N 80.67W
08/25/2023  M54 MPH          Trumbull           OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KYNG Youngstown. 

1251 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 NW Brook Park         41.42N 81.85W
08/25/2023  M53 MPH          Cuyahoga           OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KCLE Cleveland. 

1253 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 E South Amherst       41.35N 82.18W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          Lorain             OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KLPR Lorain Elyria. 

1253 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 NE Jefferson          41.78N 80.70W
08/25/2023  M47 MPH          Ashtabula          OH   ASOS             

            ASOS station KHZY Ashtabula. 

1255 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Canfield                41.03N 80.76W
08/25/2023                   Mahoning           OH   Public           

            Several trees blown down on S Broad Street 
            and Fair Street in Canfield. Also a power 
            line is down on Fairground Boulevard. 

1259 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 SSW Boardman          40.99N 80.71W
08/25/2023                   Mahoning           OH   Public           

            Numerous pine tree tops and large branches 
            broken on New Buffalo Road just south of 
            Western Reserve Road. 

1259 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Canfield           41.02N 80.76W
08/25/2023                   Mahoning           OH   Broadcast Media  

            Numerous trees and power lines down. One 
            tree on a house. 

0242 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 SSW North Robinson    40.72N 82.91W
08/25/2023                   Crawford           OH   Public           

            Tree down on road. 

0300 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Mount Gilead            40.55N 82.84W
08/25/2023                   Morrow             OH   Emergency Mngr   

            *delayed report* Several large tree limbs 
            caused power outages in Mt Gilead. There was 
            also a utility pole that was snapped at the 
            base on the county courthouse campus. 
            Several roads also had high water. 


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Environment


Figure 1: WPC surface analysis at midnight on August 25, 2023.	Figure 2: SPC day 1 outlook, highlighting portions of the Lower Great Lakes in an Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) for severe storms.	Figure 3: Low-level shear (0-1 km) across the Lower Great Lakes at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note strong low-level shear exceeding 30 knots.


Figure 4: Effective storm-relative helicity (ESRH) across the Lower Great Lakes at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note strong ESRH values around 300 m2/s2.	Figure 5: Significant tornado parameter (fixed layer) at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note a "ridge" in STP values exceeding 1 extending northeast across Northeast Ohio.	Figure 6: Downdraft CAPE (DCAPE) across the Lower Great Lakes at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note extreme DCAPE values exceeding 1000 J/kg extending northeast across Northeast Ohio.


Figure 7: Mixed-layer CAPE (MLCAPE) across the Lower Great Lakes at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note strong instability present with values exceeding 2500 J/kg.	Figure 8: Mid-level (700 - 500 mb) lapse rates across the Lower Great Lakes at midnight on August 25, 2023. Note anomalously-high values exceeding 7 C/km being advected northeast into the region.

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