BEREA – Due to downed power lines caused by Thursday night’s storm at milepost 94 in Sandusky County, the Ohio Turnpike remains closed in the westbound direction.
Westbound travelers can exit at Toll Plaza 110 (Sandusky-Bellevue) or Toll Plaza 118 (Sandusky-Norwalk).
Travelers exiting at Toll Plaza 118 can re-enter the turnpike at Toll Plaza 91 (Fremont-Port Clinton)/Ohio 53.
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A storm system also brought hail and possible tornadoes to Northwest Ohio, according to the Associated Press.
A barn was smashed and trees toppled in Sandusky County and power lines were downed in northern Toledo, leaving thousands without power. The weather service reported “a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado” over Bellevue and storms showing “signs of rotation” in other areas.
