The tornado was confirmed by the NWS in Highland County just after 1 a.m. A strong debris signature was seen just northeast of Fayetteville around 1:20 a.m. A few minutes later, the NWS issued a Confirmed Tornado Warning for Highland, Clinton and Brown counties.

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.

If the sirens sound, the National Weather Service will have issued a Tornado Warning for the local area, FCEM&HS said.

Strong to severe storms hit News 5's viewing area Wednesday night through Thursday morning, including a Tornado Warning in Tuscarawas County.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington forecasts a total 4-6 inches of rainfall through Sunday from storms that will move through central Ohio.

(WSAZ) - Storms coming in from Western Kentucky and Southern Ohio packed a punch this morning, with multiple tornado warning issued over the region this morning. Heavy rain and ordinary thunderstorms should continue through the remainder of the morning, with a few of these storms possibly becoming strong with 60 mph wind gusts.

Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The threat may end earlier than the expiration of the watch, depending on the speed of these storms. All northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan counties are under a flood watch.

With severe weather predicted in Ohio throughout the week, the National Weather Service has tips to stay safe during a flood.

Thousands remain without power after a line of strong thunderstorms pushed through central Ohio late Sunday and early Monday. The National Weather Service in Wilmington said Monday morning it ...