A squall line of severe thunderstorms developed overnight over the Midwest and move into Ohio during the predawn hours. This line of storms transitioned into a broken line of storms during the morning hours. There was a core of very strong winds aloft causing the broken line to bow out over Lake Erie and northern Ohio into northwest Pennsylvania. These strong winds aloft were able to transport downward to the surface and caused widespread wind damage and wind reports of 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNDHURST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on Oakland Drive and Edsel Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:05:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 07:38:00 to 23-MAY-19 07:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOUGHBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large trees were blown.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:06:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HARBOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several power poles were blown down and a couple leaning along Benton-Carrol Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on a house near West Wooster Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 08:00:00 to 23-MAY-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on a house in Canton. There was a picture of the damaged house on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous trees blown down near the hospital on Wooster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASKINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:14:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power lines and trees were blown down. There were trees reported down across County Road 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:25:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large tree limbs were blocking the road on State Route 510.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:25:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIKER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down at State Route 228 and County Road 178.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL ROCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on to a car near Bayshore Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:39:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across a road in Avery.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:40:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK HURON CO ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down. A few roads were blocked by trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:50:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNHELM STATION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were snapped and uprooted on Vermilion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 23-MAY-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down and power poles damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on to a house with damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 06:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 58 mph wind gust with a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CGF)CUYAHOGA CO ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The KCGF AWOS located at the Cuyahoga County Airport measured a 63 mph wind gust.