AKRON, Ohio ( WJW) – An eye-catching cloud was spotted over northeast Ohio this week. A picture of the cloud, which was ...

occurred in Southwest Ohio. Tornadoes need atmospheric instability caused by warm, moist air near the ground, and cool, dry air up in the atmosphere, and wind shear to form, according to the National ...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (WJW) – A National Weather S ervice confirmed that a brief tornado touched down in Geauga County on Tuesday ...

A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Huron County during storms early ...

A Watch indicates the possibility of severe weather in a relatively broad area. For instance, a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.

The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. A tornado watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.

Chester County is under a Tornado Warning until 5:30 p.m. If your location gets placed under a warning, then severe weather is imminent if not already occurring, and you'll need to be seeking ...