WFO CLEVELAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, April 18, 2026

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Cleveland OH

315 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ERIE AND

NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Cambridge Springs, or 10 miles north of Meadville, moving northeast

at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm has a history of

rotation.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around

unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...

Corry, Edinboro, Union City, Cambridge Springs, Waterford, Wattsburg,

Riceville, Lincolnville, Canadohta Lake, Saegertown, Mill Village,

Spartansburg, Venango, Elgin, and Woodcock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4168 8024 4188 8028 4216 7976 4201 7976

4200 7975 4200 7962 4199 7961 4178 7961

TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 244DEG 43KT 4179 8017

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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