Tornado Watch Issued for Southwest Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio — Residents of the Miami Valley need to stay vigilant as a Tornado Watch is active until 10 A.M. today, Saturday, March 15, 2025. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, sounded the alert just after 2:30 A.M., putting several counties in southwest Ohio on notice for possible twisters.
The watch covers the following areas:
- Auglaize County
- Butler County
- Darke County
- Hamilton County
- Mercer County
- Miami County
- Montgomery County
- Preble County
- Shelby County
- Warren County
What Does a Tornado Watch Mean?
A Tornado Watch isn’t a warning yet—it’s a heads-up that conditions are ripe for tornadoes to form. Think of it as your cue to get ready. The weather service urges everyone in these counties to take a few key steps now:
- Refresh your memory on your emergency plan.
- Double-check your supplies—water, food, flashlight, batteries, you name it.
- Make sure your safe room or shelter spot is good to go.
If a Tornado Warning drops or you see signs of a storm closing in—dark skies, roaring winds, or debris flying—be ready to move fast.
Stay Informed
Keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service or local outlets like WDTN. This watch lasts until late Saturday morning, so stay sharp and prepared. Severe weather doesn’t mess around, and neither should you.
