At 850 mb, a potent low moved from near the northern Indiana/southwest Michigan border on the early evening of January 11th to northern Maine by early afternoon of January 12th. This low was accompanied by a strong 850 mb wind field of about 40 to 60 knots over northern Ohio from the early evening of the 11th through most of the morning of the 12th. At the surface, a low moved northeastward along a stationary front as the low shifted from north-central Kentucky on the early evening of the 11th to the Gulf of Maine by early afternoon on the 12th. This low's trailing cold front swept eastward over northern Ohio during the predawn hours of the 12th. A tight pressure gradient accompanying this low pressure system and/or rain showers transporting stronger winds aloft to the surface contributed to multiple reports of high wind gusts in northern Ohio.

High Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 00:45:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down across the county. Time estimated.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 01:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down across county. Time estimated.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 01:10:00 to 12-JAN-20 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported power pole down on Ohio Route 43 in Solon. Time estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 00:25:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported power outage from strong wind gusts generated by passing rain showers. Nearly 1000 customers lost power in Millersburg. Time estimated via radar.

High Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 00:40:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch for 911 call center reported trees and wires down across southern part of Ashland County. Time estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 01:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reports of four trees down on house in Jackson Township and siding ripped from house in Massillon. Time estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 03:05:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media report of tree down on two cars in Warren. Another report of a tree branch through a roof in Warren. Report times estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 02:25:00 to 12-JAN-20 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media report of power pole snapped and wires in street. Three miles WNW of Akron. Time estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 11-JAN-20 23:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Sheriff dispatch reported trees down across county. Time estimated via radar with passing rain showers.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 03:08:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KYNG ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph. Raining at time of report.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 02:37:00 to 12-JAN-20 02:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KCAK ASOS recorded a 60 mph peak wind gust. Raining at time of report.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 11-JAN-20 14:52:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KMFD ASOS recorded a 58 mph peak wind gust. Was not raining at the time.

High Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 00:30:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees down across the northern portion of Morrow County. Time estimated.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 03:20:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Couple trees down in the county. Time estimated.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 03:30:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees down in Concord Township and another two trees down in Kirtland area. Time estimated.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 12-JAN-20 01:10:00 to 12-JAN-20 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Fox 8 Cleveland reported 813 customers without power in Portage County due to high winds. Time estimated.