A strong area of low pressure system moved up the Ohio Valley and into Ontario on October 31, 2019.  Strong southwest sustained winds up to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurred with this system as it deepened across Ohio in the evening hours. The strong cold front trailing the low pressure system dropped temperatures from the low 50s into the low to mid 30s. Strong winds entered portions of northern Ohio and caused minor wind damage, including downed trees and power lines.

Strong Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 19:47:00 to 31-OCT-19 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated wind sensor at Akron-Canton Airport measured a 45 kt (52 MPH) non-thunderstorm wind gust.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 23:14:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated wind sensor at Cleveland - Burke Lakefront Airport measured a 50 knot (58 MPH) non-thunderstorm wind gust.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 16:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind damage was reported in portions of Geauga County due to 50 to 60 mph wind gusts.  Trees and power lines were noted down in portions of Newbury, Troy, and Munson Townships. A tree fell into a house in Russell Township. A tree fell onto a police car in Chester Township.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 20:12:00 to 31-OCT-19 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

C-MAN Station FAIO1 measured a 60 MPH non-thunderstorm wind gust. A large tree also fell on Ohio State Route 306 between Crossfield Avenue and Ohio State Route 84 around the same time.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 16:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind damage was reported in portions of Cuyahoga County due to 50 to 60 mph wind gusts.  Trees and power lines were noted down in Cleveland, East Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, and Westlake. 11,000 households were reported without power on the night of the 31st.

Strong Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 22:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor wind damage was reported in portions of Trumbull County due to wind gusts up to 50 mph.  Trees and power lines were noted down in portions of Warren. An automated wind sensor at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 47 mph.

Strong Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 20:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor wind damage was reported in portions of Ashtabula County due to wind gusts up to 50 mph.  Trees and power lines were noted down in portions of Austinburg and Monroe Townships. An automated wind sensor at Ashtabula County Airport measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 48 mph.

Strong Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 19:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Minor wind damage was reported in portions of Wayne County due to wind gusts up to 50 mph.  Trees and power lines were noted down in portions of Smithville, prompting Smucker Road, east of Apple Creek Road, to be closed for a couple day. An automated wind sensor at Wayne County Airport measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 45 mph.

Strong Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 31-OCT-19 20:06:00 to 31-OCT-19 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated wind sensor at Akron Fulton Airport measured a 45 kt (52 MPH) non-thunderstorm wind gust.