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.

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.

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

Putnam County officials reported three injuries from a potential tornado in the Dupont area late Wednesday night

Like tornadoes, there's a warning system in place for flooding and flash flooding. And it can be just as confusing. Here's the difference.

The national weather service issues watches and warnings for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. What's worse? What do they mean?

(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.

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

Over 10 inches of rain could fall through Saturday, pushing rivers well above flood stage in a "particularly dangerous situation." If that wasn't enough, multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with hail,

The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing watches, warnings and advisories to alert the public when dangerous weather conditions are expected.