Thunderstorm Wind — Harrison, Ohio

2024-02-28 · near Clendening, Harrison, Ohio

Event narrative

The Department of Highways reported trees down along State Route 799 at mile marker 5 near Freeport, OH.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper-level low tracked through the Great Lakes and into the Ohio River Valley early on February 28th. Nocturnal convection was mainly elevated before 5 AM, with a few hail reports noted. However, with a surge of warm air after 6 AM, there was just enough instability to develop a tornado within a line of storms in Monroe County. Based on sounding profiles from PIT and ILN (06Z and 12Z profiles), shear was strong within the low-levels, ranging from 50kts to 60kts. Directional wind shear, noted in the hodograph, indicated that the threat for tornadoes was also elevated.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.