Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Allen and Van Wert Counties, Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Ohio. This alert was issued at 9:46 AM EDT and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions in west central Ohio:

• Allen County
• Southeastern Van Wert County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Lima, Bluffton, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville, Elida, Cairo, Harrod, Beaverdam, Westminster, Yoder, Conant, Hume, Slabtown, Monticello, Rousculp, Southworth, and Kemp. This warning also covers Interstate 75 between mile markers 119 and 141.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Ohio until noon EDT.

Expected Conditions

At 9:45 AM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Celina, moving northeast at a high speed of 70 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 9:46 AM EDT until 10:30 AM EDT on March 11, 2026.