Severe weather alerts were issued across Northeast Ohio as storms pummeled large swaths of the viewing area.
Some storms produced hail as large as 1.75 inches.
Most Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watches were cancelled around 10:30 p.m.
Tuscawaras County still has a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 11:15 p.m.
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At 7:11 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Port Clinton and Vickery, moving east at 45 mph, according to the NWS. Hazards included a tornado and golf ball size hail.
The severe weather caused power outages throughout the region.
These outages are still persisting; First Energy is reporting the following outages as of 10 p.m.:
Lucas County - 8,309
Huron County - 3,579
Erie County - 1,534
Ottawa County - 1,185
Cuyahoga County - 269
Road conditions
According to a Twitter post from the Ohio Turnpike, the turnpike was closed in the westbound direction due to downed power lines.
As of Friday around 7 p.m., the Ohio Turnpike reopened in the westbound direction.
Photos and video
I just caught Key Tower getting struck by lightning on Live Photo ⚡️This storm over Cleveland is wild right now! pic.twitter.com/Ubrwr9Q54f
— Maddie (@mddie_t) June 16, 2023
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