What made local tornado very unusual in NE Ohio

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – FOX 8 Meteorologists say Ohio has seen 69 confirmed tornadoes so far this year. It’s a record-breaking amount with the previous record of 62 set more than 30 years ago in 1992.

But, in this latest round of wicked weather to hit Northeast Ohio one of four tornadoes is a standout, according to FOX 8 meteorologists.

The day after severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down across Lorain and Cuyahoga counties on Tuesday, August 6. Both were rated an EF-1 with winds greater than 100 miles per hour.

The tornado that went from Brookpark to Bedford was on the ground for 17 miles.

FOX 8 Meteorologist Scott Sabol said it’s the longest tornado track Cuyahoga County has seen in more than 70 years.

“The last time Cuyahoga County had a tornado on the ground for that long was in 1953. The last time any part of Northern Ohio, our coverage area, had a tornado on the ground greater than 17 miles was November of 2002 that was in Seneca County,” said Sabol. “Only 4% of Ohio tornadoes have been on the ground more than 17 miles. So a tornado on the ground that long here in Northern Ohio is not common.”

The tornado started in Brookpark at 3:59 p.m. and ended in Bedford at 4:24 p.m., according to the NWS.

No injuries were reported in either tornado but damage was widespread.

CLICK HERE to see a step-by-step path of each tornado.

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