Category: Weather
Over 5,000 PPL customers in Central PA are experiencing power outages due to stormy weather, with restoration expected by 3:00 p.m. on August 7.
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Source: WHP
Update At: 8/7/2024
Heavy rains in Ravenna Township caused flash flooding, leading to road closures and emergency responses. The Ravenna Township Fire Department advised residents to stay indoors as floodwaters began to recede. Reports indicated significant rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, affecting local infrastructure, including God's Church of Ravenna, which canceled services due to extensive flooding.
Akron Beacon Journal
The National Weather Service has issued Flood Warnings for Stark and Summit counties due to heavy rainfall, with 2-4 inches already reported. Flash flooding is expected in urban areas and along small creeks. The river gauge at Zimber Ditch indicates rising water levels, and warnings are also in effect for central Portage County. Safety precautions are advised as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
WKYC
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Ravenna Township, leading to road closures and emergency responses. The Ravenna Township Fire Department advised residents to stay indoors as floodwaters began to recede. Reports indicated significant rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, affecting local areas including a mobile home park and a church, which had to cancel services due to extensive flooding.
AOL.com
Flash floods have caused significant damage in Ravenna and surrounding communities in northeast Ohio.
Cleveland 19 News
Severe thunderstorms are moving from northwest Minnesota towards the Twin Cities, with strong winds and large hail expected. A tornado warning is in effect for several counties, and power outages have been reported due to the storms.
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Severe weather in central Minnesota caused power outages for approximately 5,000 people, with reports of hail over two inches, high winds, and structural damage, particularly southeast of Sauk Centre.
KNSI
Two Tornado Warnings were issued in Stearns County due to a possible tornado touchdown near Melrose and funnel clouds spotted over Benton County. The storms produced strong winds and hail, causing power outages for over 4,000 homes. No substantial damage has been reported, but some damage was noted near Melrose. Emergency management will assess the situation further.
WJON
Severe storms are moving southeast towards the metro, with warnings issued for Kandiyohi, McCloud, and Meeker counties due to strong winds and hail. Hennepin and Carver counties are also under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10 p.m., and a watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. for the metro and surrounding areas.
CBS News
A tornado warning has been issued for St. Cloud and Clear Lake until Saturday at 8:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving southeast at 40 mph, posing risks of flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles, as well as tree damage. Residents are advised to take cover in a basement or interior room and avoid windows.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Stearns, Todd, and Morrison County, with damaging hail and high winds expected. The storm is moving southeast at 30 mph and is projected to affect several nearby towns. Residents are advised to seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor.