Overnight storms on Thursday caused many Stark County residents to wake up to damage to homes and streets.
But the National Weather Service confirmed to News 5 there was no evidence of a tornado. The NWS team assessed the damage Friday morning and determined it was caused by straight line winds.
Multiple trees on Mount Pleasant Northwest fell after a severe weather warning was issued for the area. The warning was issued around 9 p.m. Winds reached at least 60 miles an hour.
More than 5,000 people throughout Stark County were left without power as a result of the storms.
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Electric crews were servicing the area in the morning, cleaning up wires and accessing damage.
Damage included uprooted trees, ripped off siding and branches throughout the streets and lawns. The extent of the damage is being evaluated throughout the morning.
