Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Ottawa County
A extreme thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland OH at 3:46 pm on Tuesday, March 31. This warning applies to Lucas, OH, Ottawa, OH, Sandusky, OH, Wood and OH counties.
Meteorologists warn of winds as sturdy as 70 mph.
Use warning, officers warn of hail as giant as 0.75 inches.
The NWS warns: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
Ottawa County climate radar
What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 3:46 pm, the NWS issued a press release together with the next data:
“The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Ottawa County in northwestern Ohio, Northwestern Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio, Northeastern Wood County in northwestern Ohio, Lucas County in northwestern Ohio, Until 4:45 pm EDT. At 3:46 pm EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Temperance to Perrysburg to near Bowling Green, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD: 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include: Toledo, Port Clinton, Kelleys Island, Put-In-Bay, Perrysburg, Oregon, Sylvania, Rossford, Waterville, Northwood, Whitehouse, Oak Harbor, Genoa, Holland, Elmore, Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Catawba Island, Walbridge, and Millbury.”
What is a extreme thunderstorm warning?
TO Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when a storm is going on or about to happen with winds of 58 mph or increased or hail one inch in diameter or bigger, the National Weather Service says. These storms can even carry heavy rain and, in some instances, flooding or flash flooding.
Tips for staying secure throughout thunderstorms
Once inside a shelter, steer clear of home windows and keep away from utilizing electrical tools or plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered climate radio close by in case of energy loss.
Secure unfastened objects exterior, as they’ll develop into harmful throughout excessive winds.
Bring pets inside, and if time permits, be certain fences are safe to stop pets from escaping or operating away.
Also, bear in mind lightning can journey a number of miles from a storm, so listening to thunder means you are inside putting distance. The widespread recommendation from consultants is “When thunder roars, go indoors.”
How to remain secure round lightning
If indoors:
Stay off corded telephones, computer systems and different electrical tools that places you in direct contact with electrical energy, in accordance with the NWS.
Avoid plumbing, together with sinks, baths, taps and even bogs, if you happen to can.
Stay away from home windows and doorways, and keep off porches.
Do not lie on concrete flooring or lay in opposition to concrete partitions.
If in a car:
Ensure all home windows are absolutely closed.
Refrain from touching radios, ignition programs, or any metallic components related to the car’s exterior.
Stay contained in the car till at the least half-hour after the final sound of thunder.
What to do if a car is struck by lightning
Stay inside . Your automobile acts like a Faraday cage, directing the electrical energy round you and defending you.
Keep fingers in your lap and away from metallic surfaces .
Don’t contact the radio, dashboard, or any electrical parts.
Wait at the least half-hour after the final thunder earlier than exiting.
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