Though St. Patrick’s Day is considered to be a lucky occasion, many Northeast Ohio residents felt anything but fortunate when they heard what sounded like a massive explosion in the Cleveland area this morning. The large boom left many people—myself included—shaken and anxiously awaiting answers. Was this an earthquake, an industrial accident or something else entirely? Luckily, experts have already shared with various Cleveland-based journalists what they believe caused the loud noise, and the truth certainly surprised me! Keep reading to learn more about the surprising Cleveland-area event that occurred this morning.
Explosion in Cleveland? What I heard during the St. Patrick’s Day boom
This winter has been full of ups and downs for Ohioans—unseasonably warm winter days immediately followed by snowstorms. In fact, just this week we went from experiencing a balmy 70-degree Sunday to a frigidly cold and snowy Tuesday. These frequent weather changes have become so commonplace here in Ohio that few give it a second thought.
But the sound of an explosion at 9 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day? That is going to garner some attention.
It was certainly loud enough to cause me to stop mid-task and wonder, “Is that my neighbor slamming car doors again?” Given the wind advisory Northeast Ohio has been having the last 24 hours, it seemed like a plausible explanation. Even my pets chose to completely disregard the noise and continue about their morning…