Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 15 at 8:14PM EDT until August 15 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 813 PM EDT, radar indicated that a tornado-producing storm was
located near St. Paris, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Paris, Fletcher, Kiser Lake State Park, Millerstown, Carysville,
Ballou, and Rosewood.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Champaign, OH; Miami, OH; Shelby, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov