Thunderstorm Wind — Medina, Ohio

2017-08-04 · near Windfall, Medina, Ohio

Event narrative

A vehicle traveling down River Styx Road near Interstate 71 was struck by a falling tree knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts. The tree land on the front half of the passenger cabin killing the 28 year old mother driving. Her baby in the back seat was not injured.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure moved across the central Great Lakes on August 4th forcing a strong cold front across the region. A line of thunderstorms developed in advance of the front late in the morning. A second line of storms developed right along the front beginning around midday. Both lines produced severe weather.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718556. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.