An area of very strong low pressure moved northeast across the Great Lakes during the evening hours of April 27th and the morning hours of the 28th.  A strong cold front stretching south from this low swept east across northern Ohio prior to daybreak on the 28th.  Following the passage of the cold front, strong northwesterly winds developed over northern Ohio.  Peak winds at most locations occurred during the predawn hours of the 28th.  Winds gusted to as much as 70 mph in some areas and much damage was reported.  Most of the damage was from downed trees, power lines and utility poles.  Hundreds of homes also sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.  A semi truck was blown over in Marion County.  Scattered power outages were also reported across the area with over 100,000 homes and businesses affected.  Peak wind gusts measured by automated sensors in northern Ohio included:  69 mph at the Lorain County Airport; 68 mph at the Findlay Airport in Hancock County; 67 mph at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cuyahoga County; 63 mph at Mansfield Lahm Airport in Richland County; 61 mph at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cuyahoga County; 61 mph at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport in Summit County; 60 mph at Metcalf Field in Wood County; 58 mph at the Marion County Airport and 58 mph at the Wayne County Airport.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed trees and large limbs.  A few homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed numerous trees across the county.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds downed numerous large trees and tree limbs.  A few homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High winds downed a few large trees.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed a few large tree limbs.  A few homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 13:30:00 to 28-APR-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds downed several large trees. Several roads were blocked by the downed trees.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:25:00 to 28-APR-11 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed numerous power poles and tree limbs. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 50mph and 60mph.

High Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:40:00 to 28-APR-11 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed a large tree.  A few homes also sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:00:00 to 28-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds downed numerous trees and large tree limbs.  Many homes also sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 06:00:00 to 28-APR-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed many trees and large limbs across Portage County.  A home in Kent sustained major damage after a large tree crushed one end of the house.  Other homes in the county sustained lesser damages, mainly from lost siding or roofing.  Scattered power outages were reported.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:38:00 to 28-APR-11 04:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 69mph was measured during this event.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:18:00 to 28-APR-11 04:18:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:00:00 to 28-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds toppled a large tree.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed several large tree limbs and uprooted a small tree in the Canton area.  Over 4,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed two large trees and snapped a utility pole in Cuyahoga Falls.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 02:48:00 to 28-APR-11 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station measured a 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:11:00 to 28-APR-11 03:11:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station measured a 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:54:00 to 28-APR-11 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station at Cleveland Hopkins Airport measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:25:00 to 28-APR-11 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station at Burke Lakefront Airport measured a wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed several trees and large limbs in Fairview Park and Parma.  At least one road had to be closed in Fairview Park because of downed trees.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 02:38:00 to 28-APR-11 02:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 66 mph wind gust near Monroeville.

High Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:03:00 to 28-APR-11 04:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station measured wind gusts from 64 and 68 mph during this event.

High Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds snapped two utility poles in Port Clinton.  Several trees were downed in the area.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed a large tree near Collins.  Several trees were downed in the Wakeman area.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:46:00 to 28-APR-11 05:46:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 62 mph was measured during this event. Numerous power outages were also reported at this time.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed trees and road signs around southern portions of the county.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:30:00 to 28-APR-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed many large trees across the county. Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.  The sheriff's department radio tower was also damaged.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed numerous large trees and power poles across the county. 15 to 20 reports were received by the 911 center.  A garage was damaged by a fallen tree in Newton Falls.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:20:00 to 28-APR-11 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind damage was reported in locations across the county.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:44:00 to 28-APR-11 03:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:50:00 to 28-APR-11 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew over a semi tractor trailer on Route 23. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed due to the high winds.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:10:00 to 28-APR-11 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 62 mph was measured during this event. High winds downed a large tree onto a home in the area.  Many homes sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.  Over 1,000 homes and business in the county lost power.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:54:00 to 28-APR-11 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured a 66 mph wind gust in Norwalk.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:30:00 to 28-APR-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds damaged a gas station in Rittman.

High Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed several trees across Lucas County.  Scattered power outages were reported with at least 4,600 homes and businesses affected.

High Wind in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

High winds downed several trees in northern Ashtabula County.  Scattered power outages were reported with at least 2,400 homes and business affected.  A 58 mph wind gust was measured by an automated sensor on the Conneaut Harbor lighthouse.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust of 67mph was measured during this event.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 70mph was measured during this event.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:58:00 to 28-APR-11 03:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observing station measured a wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:15:00 to 28-APR-11 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds tore off shingles and siding off of several homes.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:14:00 to 28-APR-11 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed several large tree limbs in the Ellet area of Akron.

High Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:30:00 to 28-APR-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed several trees across Knox County.  Scattered power outages were also reported with several hundred homes and businesses affected.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High wind downed many trees from east of Wakeman to near Oberlin.  Several homes along U.S. Route 20 had shingles torn off.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 28-APR-11 04:00:00 to 28-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds downed two trees in Westlake.