Thunderstorm Wind in Van Wert County, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · Van Wert County, Ohio
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Picture of a large tree down on Van Wert County EMA Facebook page.
The wider storm
A unique event impacted the region on Friday May 16th. Showers and thunderstorms developed across central Illinois and tracked into northern Indiana. Rain cooled downdrafts in a dry environment allowed strong gusty winds of 40 to 70 mph to spread out in advance of the precipitation. These strong winds resulted in numerous reports of tree damage and power outages. In addition, these strong winds preceding the rain led dust and dirt being kicked up into the atmosphere with limited visibility at times.
Began near Van Wert Arpt (40.8600, -84.5900).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1264996. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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