Tornado Warnings issued in 14 Northeast Ohio counties expire, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in effect

Published: Aug. 24, 2023 at 2:02 AM EDT|Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Tornado warnings were issued throughout Northeast Ohio by the National Weather Service late Thursday night into Friday morning.

In effect until 12:45 a.m. on Friday:

  • Ashland
  • Ashtabula
  • Geauga
  • Lake
  • Lorain
  • Medina
  • Wayne

In effect until 12:30 a.m. on Friday:

  • Portage
  • Summit
  • Trumbull

In effect until 11:45 p.m. on Thursday:

  • Erie
  • Huron
  • Ottawa
  • Sandusky

While the tornado warnings have expired, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are still effect.

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As of 1:18 a.m. on Friday, 223,214 Ohio FirstEnergy customers are without power.

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After significant flooding on Wednesday night, another round of storms will move into northeast Ohio tonight.

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Storms are most likely after 11:00 p.m.

Storms will produce damaging winds, potentially as high as 75 mph.

Torrential rain will occur, and localized flash flooding will be possible, especially in areas that saw flooding yesterday evening.

Large hail and tornadoes will also be possible.

Please have a way to get your warnings, should we see any issued.

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The weather will be much quieter starting tomorrow.

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However, humidity levels will remain very high.