FIRST ALERT DAY: Potential for severe storms Wednesday

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The team is tracking a strong cold front that is forecast to push through later Wednesday.

This front will trigger thunderstorms.

Northeast Ohio is in the risk area for severe storms.

It’s a level 2 severe threat right now.

Wind damage, hail, and heavy rain are the main threats with these thunderstorms.

Watch out late morning and through the afternoon for possible warnings in your area.

This front will give a noticeable cool down come Thursday.

BREAKING: Northeast Ohio. 19 First Alert Day activated Wednesday for the potential of severe thunderstorms. The team will is watching this for you. Here are the latest details. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/VA6PGEVLxx
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) May 25, 2021

SEVERE RISK TOMORROW: Northeast Ohio in the Level 2, or scattered severe risk. Wind damage and hail the two main threats. Timing is late morning through afternoon. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/qV0rkOkTih
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) May 25, 2021