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6 confirmed tornadoes hit Northern Ohio Thursday night and early Friday morning
The National Weather Service has crews out assessing damage caused by five tornadoes that touched down during late-night and early-morning storms in our area.
The first twister to touch down happened in Ottawa County into Sandusky County from 11:08 to 11:15 p.m. It’s been classified as an EF-1 and reached an estimated wind speed of 110 mph. The tornado’s path was 4.29 miles long and 100 yards wide.
The second tornado touched down in Vermilion, Erie County, from 11:47 to 11:48 p.m. Thursday. It reached an estimated wind speed of 90 mph and left a path .29 miles long and 100 yards wide. The tornado has been classified as an EF-1. It uprooted trees and tore tree limbs off. One of the tree limbs it tore off damaged a home near Mar-i-Dor Beach cottages.
The third twister happened in Midtown in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, near East 71st Street and Chester Avenue. It touched down at 11:59 p.m. and lasted until 12:02 a.m. It’s also been classified as an EF-1, reaching an estimated wind speed of 110 mph. Its path was around 3/4 of a mile and 150 yards wide. Extensive tree damage occurred along the tornado’s path, and some homes sustained minor damage as well. Calvary Church had extensive damage done to its roof.
The fourth twister happened in Mentor, Lake County, around 12:04 a.m. It touched down just west of Dartmoor Road near Mentor Avenue. The NWS classified it as an EF-1. It reached an estimated wind speed of 110 mph, with a path more than 3.25 miles long and 150 yards wide.
You can view some of the damage in Mentor captured by News 5 Photojournalist Gary Abrahamsen on Stockbridge Road.
Mentor tornado aftermath
The tornado headed east, tearing down large trees and causing damage to multiple homes in its path. It dissipated just south of Donald E. Kruger Park, leaving a wake of destruction behind it.
The fifth tornado touched down at 12:35 a.m. in Bristolville Township, Trumbull County, Friday. It reached an estimated wind speed of around 85 mph. It traveled just under two miles, and its path was about 100 yards wide. It caused damage to multiple homes and trees.
The sixth tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service Saturday morning. It happened in Spencer, Medina County. “It was a low-end EF1 with max wind speeds of 90 mph, and short-lived…only on the ground for 1.5 miles and 3 minutes,” said the NWS.
SIX TORNADOES: Another tornado has been confirmed by the @NWSCLE in Spencer, OH in NW Medina. This was an EF-1 with 90 mph winds. More surveys are planned for today as well. pic.twitter.com/3L7L95gEAI
— Katie McGraw (@KatieMcGrawx) August 26, 2023
You can watch more about the Cleveland tornado in the player below:
EF1 tornado confirmed on Cleveland’s east side
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Cleveland, OH – Mild Start to the Week Before Rainy Weather Returns
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Cleveland residents can look forward to a brief warm-up at the start of the week, but the reprieve from November’s usual chill will be short-lived as rain and cooler conditions return midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 47°F and a southwest wind of 9-11 mph. Overnight, temperatures will dip to 38°F under continued cloud cover.
Monday will bring the week’s warmest day, with highs reaching 55°F. However, showers are likely to begin after 1 p.m., and breezy conditions are expected as south winds increase to 18-21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Monday night will remain rainy, with lows around 40°F and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday will see a cooler high of 46°F and a slight chance of lingering morning showers, though skies will remain mostly cloudy. Overnight lows will drop to 33°F under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday’s forecast features a high near 43°F with mostly cloudy conditions. Rain will likely develop after 1 a.m. into Thanksgiving Day, with lows around 35°F. On Thanksgiving, Cleveland can expect a high of 45°F with showers likely throughout the day, making for a wet holiday.
Rain showers could continue into Thursday night, transitioning into snow as temperatures drop to near freezing. Friday and Saturday will see highs in the upper 30s, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible, along with breezy conditions.
Clevelanders should prepare for fluctuating weather this week, with rain gear needed for Thanksgiving festivities. Stay updated on changes to the forecast as the holiday approaches.
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Ohio high school football scores for regional finals: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio high school football scores from the fourth week of the OHSAA playoffs, as provided by The Associated Press.
Regional Finals
Division I
Region 1=
St. Edward 13, Mentor 7
Region 2=
Centerville 23, Huber Hts. Wayne 14
Region 3=
Powell Olentangy Liberty 21, Pickerington N. 9
Region 4=
Cin. Moeller 28, St. Xavier (OH) 23
Division II
Region 5=
Akr. Hoban 21, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7
Region 6=
Avon 28, Medina Highland 20
Region 7=
Sunbury Big Walnut 14, Massillon Washington 7
Region 8=
Cin. Anderson 28, Cin. La Salle 21
Division III
Region 9=
Youngs. Ursuline 54, Gates Mills Gilmour 0
Region 10=
Tol. Cent. Cath. 45, Parma Padua 7
Region 11=
Bishop Watterson 37, Steubenville 7
Region 12=
London 13, Bellbrook 0
Division IV
Region 13=
Cle. Glenville 12, Perry 6, OT
Region 14=
Sandusky Perkins 28, Ontario 21
Region 15=
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, St Clairsville 7
Region 16=
Cin. Taft 26, Kettering Alter 12
Division V
Region 17=
Canfield S. Range 17, Poland Seminary 16
Region 18=
Liberty Center 34, Milan Edison 6
Region 19=
Ironton 55, Wheelersburg 0
Region 20=
W. Liberty-Salem 21, Lewistown Indian Lake 14
Division VI
Region 21=
Kirtland 41, Dalton 6
Region 22=
Bluffton 24, Hamler Patrick Henry 7
Region 23=
Galion Northmor 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 6
Region 24=
Coldwater 45, Anna 21
Division VII
Region 25=
Jeromesville Hillsdale 44, Cuyahoga Hts. 14
Region 26=
Columbus Grove 14, Delphos St John’s 0
Region 27=
Danville 40, Beaver Eastern 6
Region 28=
Maria Stein Marion Local 21, Minster 7
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PHOTOS: Karl's top pics – Steelers at Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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