Dayton, Ohio is hit by a ‘historic’ tornado causing ‘catastrophic’ damage leaving people trapped in buildings amid reports of injuries and more twisters forecast
- The destructive tornado first touched down in the city of Trotwood, just outside Dayton, at about 11pm on Monday night
- The National Weather Service described the tornado as ‘extremely dangerous’ and warned residents to remain in their shelters
- Weather officials reported signs on their radars of debris being lifted tens of thousands of feet when the tornado touched down
A ‘large and dangerous’ tornado has wreaked havoc in Ohio after tearing through and causing widespread damage and injuries.
The destructive tornado first touched down in the city of Trotwood, just outside Dayton, at about 11pm on Monday night before moving north through the state.
The National Weather Service described the tornado as ‘extremely dangerous’ and warned residents to remain in their shelters as it tore through the heavily populated area.
‘This is a life threatening situation,’ the NWS warned.
The ‘large and dangerous’ tornado has wreaked havoc after touching down near Daytona, Ohio late Monday night and causing widespread damage and injuries
Photos taken by residents showed widespread damage with homes severely damaged and trees and power lines brought down
Weather officials reported signs on their radars of debris being lifted tens of thousands of feet when the tornado touched down.
Photos taken by residents showed widespread damage with homes severely damaged and trees and power lines brought down.
The tornado’s path crossed over Interstate 75 and images showed debris strewn across the highway.
Multiple tornado warnings were put in place for Montgomery County.
Soon after the tornado struck the Dayton metro area, there were reports of severe, tornado-producing thunderstorms striking the same areas.
The tornado’s path crossed over Interstate 75 and images showed debris strewn across the highway
Authorities released this image, which appears to show debris from a vehicle strewn over the highway
Weather officials reported signs on their radars of debris being lifted tens of thousands of feet when the tornado touched down
The tornado struck the city of Trotwood, just outside Dayton, at about 11pm on Monday night
There are multiple tornado warnings currently in place for Montgomery County, which includes the city of Dayton