Was there a tornado in Ohio?

Two tornadoes were confirmed in Ohio as the storms rolled through. The first tornado confirmed was in Western Ohio near Findlay. This tornado was an EF-0 with maximum peak winds of 80mph. The tornado touched down south of Rawson, Ohio, and then lifted 1/4 mile west of the Findlay Airport.

What is a Level 2 weather risk?

A Level 2 (Slight/Standard) Risk indicates the potential for severe thunderstorms. Coverage of severe thunderstorms is anticipated to be isolated to widely scattered. This is issued for most of our ‘dryline’ days where the number of storms will be limited, but quite intense.

What is tornado Awareness Week?

They are scheduled throughout the spring, targeting a time before the spring severe weather “season” typically begins in that state. Most states also conduct a tornado drill during their awareness week, when test tornado warnings are issued at a predetermined time.

How do you prepare for severe weather?

Prepare Your Home : Keep trees and branches trimmed near your house. If you have time before severe weather hits, secure loose objects, close windows and doors, and move any valuable objects inside or under a sturdy structure. Help Your Neighbor: Encourage your loved ones to prepare for severe thunderstorms.

How many tornadoes has Ohio had since 1950?

More than 1,000 tornados have touched down in Ohio since 1950, including 38 events that rated at least F4 on the Fujita scale, meaning major damage with winds reaching above 207 mph.

What does level 1 mean for weather?

In a level 1 risk, scattered severe storms are possible. They will likely be short lived and/or not widespread. Isolated intense storms may be possible, though. One or two tornadoes may occur, with reports of strong wind and/or wind damage.

What are the 5 levels of severe weather?

They consist of 5 categories: marginal, slight, enhanced, moderate and high. A level 1 or marginal risk consist of isolated and short-lived severe thunderstorms that have limited intensity; usually these storms will have winds between 40-60 mph, hail up to 1″ and a low tornado risk.

What are the 4 weather phenomena?

Tornado: clouds, strong wind, rain, hail. Hurricane or cyclone: strong wind, heavy rain. Blizzard: heavy snow, ice, cold temperatures. Dust storm: strong winds, arid conditions.