High Wind — Putnam, Ohio

2020-11-15 · Putnam, Ohio

Event narrative

A 72 mph wind gust was recorded east-northeast of Ottawa. Several tree limbs and power lines were reported down from strong winds across the county.

Wider weather episode

A potent surface low lifted across the western Great Lakes on November 15, 2020, bringing two rounds of convection and high winds. Wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph caused power outages, structural damage, and blew over trees across northwest Ohio.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 929930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.