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The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for parts of Ohio as a storm system moving across most of the Midwest makes its way toward Columbus. The tornado warnings were focu...
From The Columbus Dispatch
Parts of the South and Midwest were pummeled by relentless rain and tornadic storms on Saturday as a prolonged period of life-threatening flood risk reached its peak.
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Severe weather tore through Southwest and Central Ohio on Sunday night, damaging homes, closing at least one school district and sending at least one child to the hospital in Columbus. At least three tornadoes touched down Sunday night in Butler and Warren counties, National Weather Service officials confirmed Monday afternoon.
Strong Winds Strong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.
At least 16 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Life-threatening flooding continues across the South and Ohio Valley Monday after days of rain and storms hit the regions. Rivers were cresting Monday at near-record levels and towns and cities were under mandatory evacuations.
The national weather service issues watches and warnings for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. What's worse? What do they mean?
The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing watches, warnings and advisories to alert the public when dangerous weather conditions are expected.
An unabated wave of severe storms is continuing its onslaught on states like Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Indiana, unleashing life-threatening flash flooding, tornadoes and widespread damage.
Life-threatening flash flooding will continue and major river flooding will develop from the South into the Ohio Valley this weekend. Severe storms could also produce tornadoes, wind damage and large hail,
4don MSN
A tornado warning has expired after being issued for parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service said the warning included parts of Eastern Belmont County in Ohio,