Low pressure tracked through the central Great Lakes on the 8th, and continued to slowly track into Ontario on the 9th. Southerly winds ahead of this low pressure allowed for many locations in northern Ohio to report record high temperatures in the 60s during the day on the 8th. The low pressure intensified rapidly as it moved over the Great Lakes during this time. A strong cold front extended from this low pressure, and tracked across the area during the mornning hours of the 9th. A line of showers and thunderstorms developed just ahead of the cold front causing some thunderstorm wind gust damage. Behind the cold front, the strong low pressure allowed for windy conditions to continue through the morning hours of the 9th.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees, large limbs, and power poles were reported down across the county.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many trees, large limbs, and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Waite Hill a large tree and two utility poles snapped. The power lines were torn down and even ripped away from a house.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees were reported down countywide. Hardest hit areas were Green and Mesopotamia Townships in the northern part of the county.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines were reported down throughout the county.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and a few large limbs were reported down across the county.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees, large limbs, and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees, large limbs, and power lines were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 03:04:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOWLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down during the thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:10:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN HGTS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorms tracked through the area during the early morning hours of the 9th. A public call was received describing significant damage in Berlin Heights about trampolines wrapped around trees, homes losing shingles, and pine trees snapped. A survey was conducted that morning, and it was found that severe winds blew apart a roof of a porch that was attached to the house. This portion of the roof consequently tore apart much of the roof structure on the front side of the home, and as the roof blew over the top of the house a chimney and attenna were also destroyed. During the survey, there was confirmation on other pine trees that were down, along with the trampolines destroyed.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 03:16:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Weather observing equipment at the Lorain County Airport measured a wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 02:01:00 to 09-JAN-08 02:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BKL)CLEVELAND LAKEF
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Weather observing equipment at the Burke Lakefront Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph associated with a thunderstorm.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and several power poles were reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:11:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 65 mph was measured by a trained spotter. Also, trees and large limbs were reported down from the thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 03:16:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 60 mph. No damaged was noted during the wind gust.

High Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees, large limbs,  and power lines were reported down throughout the county.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 03:34:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Weather observing equipment at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport measured a wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 00:49:00 to 09-JAN-08 00:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:07:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 00:20:00 to 09-JAN-08 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 00:33:00 to 09-JAN-08 00:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:45:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three power poles were reported down, and wires were in the road. Also, a large limb was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:30:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were responsible for causing considerable damage to a home southwest of Williad during the early morning hours of the 9th. Straight line winds blew apart a door to a barn. Boards from the barn pierced through the side of the house in two locations putting holes in the wall. A nearby tree only had branches broken from it.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:05:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A report was received from the Emergency Manager of wind damage to sevral homes in a neighborhood from this event. A survey was conducted and it was noted that several homes in the area lost shingles. One house that had nearly half the shingles blown off actually damaged the house next to it. The severe winds were strong enough to cause the shingles to break through the vinyl siding and plywood exterior of the neighboring house. Shingles were actually found in the attic of the neighboring home. Law enforcement reports from that evening also indicate that several trees were down across the City of Norwalk.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:30:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A new 100 foot by 30 foot barn was destroyed by straight line thunderstorm winds. All of the debris from the barn was blown in a northerly direction. The severe winds lasted about two minutes.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees were reported down countywide.

High Wind in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 09-JAN-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and utility poles were reported down across the area.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 03:52:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Weather observing equipment at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport measured a wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 01:39:00 to 09-JAN-08 01:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust with thunderstorms was measured at 69 mph by a trained spotter. No immediate damage was noted with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 09-JAN-08 02:05:00 to 09-JAN-08 02:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down.