A potent surface low moved northeastward along a stationary front from northeast Indiana to far-southern Quebec during the wee hours through early afternoon of March 26th. Simultaneously, the trailing cold front swept eastward from near the Indiana/Ohio line to near Lake Champlain and northern Chesapeake Bay. A tight surface pressure gradient accompanying the low and rapid surface pressure rises behind the cold front contributed to damaging wind gusts across northern Ohio.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 05:30:00 to 26-MAR-21 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak gust of 64 mph measured in Middlefield. Occurred sometime between 6:15 AM and 6:45 AM EDT per spotter's report.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 05:59:00 to 26-MAR-21 05:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Youngstown Airport ASOS recorded a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree down across OH-241 in Green. Also at 7 AM EDT, a tree and power lines were reported down on OH-91 near Ellet Plaza in the Mogadore area.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:15:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A light pole was blown over along I-480 westbound, near the West 130th Street interchange, and caused a 15-vehicle accident. No injuries or deaths reported.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:48:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Crawford County Emergency Manager reported several trees down across county. Specific locations unknown.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:49:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:49:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

West Holmes Schools in Millersburg closed due to power outages and downed trees.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:56:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Shingles ripped off barn in Oberlin.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:06:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ethan Avenue closed at OH-43 due to broken utility pole.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:01:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

OH-153 closed between Maplegrove Street NW and Parks Avenue NW in Louisville due to downed power lines.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:04:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fairchild Road closed between Caledonia Ashley Road and Salem Road in Richland Township due to downed power lines.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:16:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US-250 at Oil City Road closed in Franklin Township due to downed power lines.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 06:35:00 to 26-MAR-21 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple roads closed in Summit County due to downed trees or power lines.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:25:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree down on power lines across road in Green, near the Nimisila Reservoir.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:28:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Siding ripped off house in Macedonia.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:33:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

OH-181 at Middletown Road closed due to downed power lines. This damage occurred southeast of Crestline.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:41:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:41:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

OH-303 closed between OH-82 and OH-88 due to downed power lines in Windham Township.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 07:42:00 to 26-MAR-21 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

OH-604 at Friendsville Road closed due to downed tree four miles SSE of Burbank.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 08:15:00 to 26-MAR-21 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Downed tree caused damage to carport in Elyria.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 08:15:00 to 26-MAR-21 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large tree downed onto car on Rustic Road in Cleveland. Significant damage to car. Tree also brought down wires and blocked road. No injuries reported.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 08:35:00 to 26-MAR-21 08:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines down at 133 Main Street in Chardon. Tree down on wires on Taylor Wells Road in Claridon Township.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 09:05:00 to 26-MAR-21 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hitchcock Road closed between Squirrel Hill and Deer Run due to downed tree and power lines in Boardman.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 09:23:00 to 26-MAR-21 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Shingles ripped off roof in Plain Township.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 09:34:00 to 26-MAR-21 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Industry Road south of Laubert Road closed due to downed wires in Atwater Township.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 09:35:00 to 26-MAR-21 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Downed tree went through roof of building in Canton.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 10:15:00 to 26-MAR-21 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed utility wires closed Mahoning Road at Mottown in Deerfield Township.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 10:51:00 to 26-MAR-21 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Downed tree partially on wires in Green Township.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 11:21:00 to 26-MAR-21 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Collapsed canopy damaged multiple cars at Cleveland Hopkins Int'l Airport.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 03:47:00 to 26-MAR-21 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Mansfield Airport ASOS recorded a peak gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-MAR-21 03:13:00 to 26-MAR-21 03:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARMA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter's anemometer recorded a peak gust of 58 mph when a rain shower was overhead.