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100K+ without power as storms slam into Ohio - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Ohio Edison power outages

(WJW) — Thousands of Ohioans, including those in Northeast Ohio, are without power Saturday afternoon as storms hit.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in Northeast Ohio until 8 p.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service in Cleveland says up to quarter-sized hail, wind gusts of up to 75 mph and tornadoes are possible. The threat for tornadoes is low, but it’s not 0.

A severe high wind warning has been issued for several counties starting Saturday at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Southwest winds could reach 25 to 35 mph with up to 60 mph gusts.

FirstEnergy is reporting more than 110,000 outages for the state, as of 3:30 p.m. Saturday, including over 16,000 in Stark County, more than 9,000 in Geauga County, over 5,000 in Lake County, over 7,000 in Summit County and over 3,000 in Cuyahoga County.

FirstEnergy does not have an estimated restoration time yet.

Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows.

A travel ban for all high-profile vehicles over 7’6” is in effect on the Ohio Turnpike from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

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