Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:49pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loudonville, or 13 miles southeast of Mansfield, moving northwest at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mansfield, Ashland, Ontario, Lexington, Loudonville, Bellville,
Hayesville, Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Mifflin, Mohicanville, and
Olivesburg.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Richland; Ashland
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH