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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
Issued by NWS Cleveland, OH
405 NOUS41 KCLE 081931 PNSCLE OHZ012-013-082345- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 331 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for August 6, 2024 Confirms a Macroburst... ..Macroburst for Eastern Cuyahoga, Western Lake, and Northwest Geuaga Counties... Rating: TSTM/Wind Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 15 miles Path Width /maximum/: 15 miles Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/06/2024 Start Time: 04:20 PM EDT Start Location: 1 W Eastlake / / OH Start Lat/Lon: 41.6643 / -81.4509 End Date: 08/06/2024 End Time: 04:50 PM EDT End Location: 4 E Chesterland / Geauga County / OH End Lat/Lon: 41.502 / -81.2621 Survey Summary: The National Weather Service has determined that a macroburst has occurred in Northeast Cuyahoga, Western Lake and Northwest Geauga Counties. This was done through a combination of NWS ground surveys and reports from the public. The macroburst primarily caused extensive damage to trees, wires, and power lines with limited damage to a few houses due to downed trees. Based on this observed damage, winds were estimated to be 70-90 mph across the area with very small pockets of up to 100 mph. && For reference... A macroburst is a thunderstorm downdraft affecting an area at least 2.5 miles wide with peak winds lasting 5 to 20 minutes. The macroburst is a straight-line wind phenomena not associated with rotation. Macrobursts can produce as much if not more damage as tornadoes due to the size and scope of a macroburst. NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$