A couple of strong thunderstorms developed in Northeast Ohio early in the evening of August 6th.  A couple reports of damage were received in the Cleveland area.  Late in the evening a line of thunderstorms developed in advance of an approaching cold front.  The line moved across northern Ohio causing some damage along the central lake shore.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 16:03:00 to 06-AUG-18 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATES MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple trees along Berkshire Road in Gates Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 07-AUG-18 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CGF)CUYAHOGA CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated sensor at Cuyahoga County Airport measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 15:36:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines along Rockefeller Road.  The road was completely blocked by one of the trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 16:10:00 to 06-AUG-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTING VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 22:56:00 to 06-AUG-18 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOK PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed at least three trees and some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 22:50:00 to 06-AUG-18 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINNDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple trees near West 130th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 07-AUG-18 11:30:00 to 07-AUG-18 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAY VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed several large limbs and one tree.  Most of the damage was along Clague Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 23:40:00 to 06-AUG-18 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Baumhart Road south of State Route 113.  Power outages were reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 21:42:00 to 06-AUG-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and some utility poles.  The damage stretched from Main Street in Castalia north along State Route 269 to near U.S. Highway 6.  Main Street (State Route 101) had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.  A vehicle was briefly trapped by downed lines.  The occupant was not hurt.  Power outages were reported throughout the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 15:39:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Gates Mills Boulevard.  Another tree fell and damaged a garage on Woodstock Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 15:39:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRTLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts to be at least 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 06-AUG-18 22:30:00 to 06-AUG-18 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of thunderstorms moved off of Lake Erie and caused damage from Lorain east along the lake shore to Sheffield Lake.  Many trees were down, including some on houses.  Power outages were reported across the area.  Wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 mph.