The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a tornado warning on Aug. 11 for Fayette, Greene, Clark and Madison counties, in central Ohio.
The weather service warns: "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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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."
Madison County weather radar
What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 2:29 p.m., the weather service issued a statement including
the following information:
TORILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Tornado Warning for, Northwestern Fayette County in central Ohio, Northeastern Greene County in west central Ohio, Southeastern Clark County in west central Ohio, Southwestern Madison County in central Ohio, Until 3 p.m. EDT. At 2:29 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cedarville, moving southeast at 40 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. Locations impacted include: Springfield, Cedarville, Jamestown, South Charleston, Jeffersonville, Lisbon, South Solon, Midway, Clifton, Milledgeville, Octa, Newport, Interstate 71 at State Route 38, Rosemoor, John Bryan State Park, Selma, Pitchin, Gladstone, Bookwalter, and Shady Grove. This includes the following Interstates, I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 56 and 59. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 63 and 78.
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
Get as low as possible, the National Weather Service says. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Avoid windows.
What should you do if you're driving during a tornado warning?
If you're driving, particularly on highways, do not try to outrun a tornado.
If you are driving in an area with a tornado warning, you should look for ways to safely get off the road and out of your vehicle, preferably by seeking refuge in a sturdy building.
As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch or culvert and cover your head with your arms.
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?
A tornado watch is when the conditions are primed for a tornado, but no tornado has formed. Tornado watches can last hours, and a tornado may never touch down.
A tornado warning is when a tornado is imminent, like rotation in the clouds, or one has already touched down. Take shelter immediately.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Tornado warning issued for Madison County
