CLEVELAND, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 560 for 14 counties across north-central and northwest Ohio, effective until 2 a.m. EDT Tuesday.

Residents in the affected regions should prepare for potential damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning as strong storms move through overnight.

Affected Areas

North-Central Ohio:

  • Crawford County
  • Erie County
  • Huron County
  • Knox County
  • Marion County
  • Morrow County
  • Richland County

Northwest Ohio:

  • Hancock County
  • Lucas County
  • Ottawa County
  • Sandusky County
  • Seneca County
  • Wood County
  • Wyandot County