Special Weather Statement for Lucas
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What you need to know
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- Lucas
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What is happening
At 434 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ottawa Lake, or 7 miles southeast of Blissfield, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 434 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ottawa Lake, or 7 miles southeast of Blissfield, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Toledo, Sylvania, Holland, Maumee, Ottawa Hills, and Berkey.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 4:34AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cleveland OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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