Hundreds lost power following strong storm that blew through Highland Heights

A brief but strong storm passed through Highland Heights and other parts of Northeast Ohio on Tuesday afternoon, bringing down utility poles, causing damage and knocking out power.

News 5 meteorologist Trent Magill explains what a microburst is and how it brings high wind gusts.

What is a microburst?

Highland Heights Mayor Chuck Brunello says it's the worst microburst he's ever seen in that community. "It's a mess. It's just a mess," he said.

One X user took this photo in the immediate aftermath.

J.N./X

Bill Bernhard, the assistant chief of the Highland Heights Fire Department, says Wilson Mills Road is closed in both directions from Brainard to Lander due to storm damage because trees and multiple poles and lines are down.

"We did have three cars that had lines on them, but all occupants are out of their vehicles safely at this time," said Bernhard.

He said no one was injured.

According to FirstEnergy, nearly 900 people were without power in Highland Heights, 261 in Gates Mills, 32 in Hunting Valley and almost 750 in Parma. Additionally, around 140 people are without power in Richmond Heights.

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