Thunderstorm Wind in Medina County, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind August 4, 2017 · Medina County, Ohio
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Windfall (41.1149, -81.8132).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 718556. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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