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Tornado warning issued for Cleveland and surrounding Ohio areas
A tornado warning was issued for parts of southwestern Cuyahoga County and northeastern Lorain County, Ohio, due to severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service reported radar-indicated rotation near North Ridgeville, with storms moving toward the Cleveland area.
Key threats identified include tornadoes, quarter-size hail, and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents in communities such as Westlake, Elyria, North Ridgeville, and North Olmsted were advised to seek immediate shelter. Additionally, heavy rain and flash flooding have been reported in parts of the region.