Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 8:19PM EDT until June 16 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 819 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Spencerville In Allen County, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, and Kossuth.
This includes I-75 in Ohio near mile marker 118.
Instruction:
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:
Auglaize, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov