Ashtabula County has been issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Ashtabula County was previously under a Tornado Warning, which was canceled around 5:30 p.m.
In addition, Geauga and Lake Counties were under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:30 p.m. Cuyahoga, Portage, Medina and Summit Counties were previously under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4 p.m., according to the NWS.
According to News 5 meteorologist Katie McGraw, "There is also some rotation with this storm, so a tornado could develop." Viewers in the aforementioned counties should take cover by moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Cuyahoga, Portage, Medina and Summit Counties until 4 pm for winds of 60 mph and 1'' hail. There is also some rotation with this storm, so a tornado could develop. If you are in this box, TAKE COVER NOW pic.twitter.com/KkiAMCx4fp
— Katie McGraw (@KatieMcGrawx) July 15, 2023
Residents in the area should expect winds up to 60 mph and hail potentially the size of a quarter.
If torrential rainfall occurs with this storm, it may lead to flash flooding. The National Weather Service reminds residents not to drive through flooded roadways.
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