The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Erie and Huron Counties which expired at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday night.
However, Severe Thunderstorm Warning is still in effect for Erie, Sandusky, Richland, Huron and Ashland Counties until 12:15 a.m. And a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Cuyahoga County until 2:30 a.m.
Power outages:
According to FirstEnergy, there are over 15,000 power outages, most of which are in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. As of 11:35 p.m., these are the most affected areas:
Cuyahoga County: 3,132
Erie County: 2,390
Lorain County: 10,756
Earlier in the day, severe thunderstorms hit Stark, Ashland and Wayne Counties, but ended around 3:30 p.m.
A line of thunderstorms were spotted near Doylestown and Wooster, moving southeast at around 60 mph.
According to the NWS, wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible, as well as quarter-sized hail, which could cause damage to vehicles. Winds may cause damage to trees, roofs and outbuildings.
To protect yourself, you should take shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of the building you're in, the NWS said.
Sudden torrential rainfall may lead to flooding in some areas. Remember, if you're on the road — don't drive through water: Don't drown, turn around.
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