Tornado on ground near Saint Paris, Ohio; warnings in multiple towns

A tornado was reported on the ground near Saint Paris, Ohio, on Saturday, August 15, prompting warnings across several towns including Piqua, Troy and Sidney. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning lasting until 8:30pm ET for Champaign, Miami and Shelby counties, citing radar-indicated rotation near Piqua moving east at 20 mph. Social media users shared videos and photos of the twister, with one meteorologist describing a 'multivortex tornado still in progress' east of Saint Paris.

The weather service warned of dangerous flying debris and damaged roofs, windows and vehicles, urging residents to take cover in basements or interior rooms. Local reports noted sirens sounding in Sidney and residents in Piqua asking if a tornado had hit. However, there was no official confirmation of damage or injuries. The storm was tracking toward Fletcher, Rosewood, West Liberty and Urbana, with authorities continuing to monitor the situation.