Ohio Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 18:22

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 9:22PM EDT until June 16 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 922 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Edon, or 8 miles west of Montpelier, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 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. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Williams County, including the following locations... Blakeslee. This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio near mile marker 9.
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.
Area Description: 
Williams, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov