Large, destructive tornado strikes Dayton as severe storms ravage Ohio

[brooklynite]

Source: Accuweather

Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding communities were under a tornado emergency as a large and destructive tornado was reported on Monday night.

The National Weather Service (NWS) called it a life-threatening situation as the tornado swept through the heavily populated area.

There have been some reports of injuries, but no word on the number or extent of these injuries.



Read more: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/large-destructive-tornado-strikes-dayton-as-severe-storms-ravage-ohio/70008380

[Ohiogal]

1. Can't help but think

the KKK rally there had something to do with this ...... just bad vibes.

I hope everyone is OK.

[True Blue American]

5. All 9 KKK Members.:)

The Peace Rally that day and next counted in the hundreds. 450 that day.

[Maxheader]

2. Nasty...

And appears large...I read where the tornado that hit a small town in oklahoma..and killed several people...
Was only 75 yards wide...cat 3 from the weather analysts...

[True Blue American]

11. 5 tornados here.

I am right in the middle, no damage, thank heavens, but all around devastation.

4 tornados in one area.

[Maxheader]

18. You know how to stay safe...just do it...

[True Blue American]

19. The bottom level of my house

Is 12 inch reinforced concrete shaped to look like brick.

I awakened to the tornado siren going off.

[Achilleaze]

3. Top republican leader* busy playing golf, watching sumos, eating fries

But he* promises he will "MAGA" for all these poor folk in a couple of weeks, after he* finishes up in Japan and then flies off to England to rub noses with THE ROYALS. He* said "you know you can trust me. I'm a republican. Wink, wink."

* republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief

[True Blue American]

4. Major damage all around.

Suburbs North, South, East and West.

Dixie Drive,runs parallel to I 75. Brookville 1 miles east of me. Trotwood, 5 miles south. West Milton,7 miles north. Beavercreek, south of Dayton.

5 tornados in my area.

[Bayard]

10. Dang

Are you in the Dayton area?

Scary. I lived in Cincinnati for 10 years, and don't even recall much in the way of warnings.

[True Blue American]

12. I was on Dixie yesterday.

[ananda]

6. I just hope they don't expect disaster aid.

..

[Achilleaze]

7. "Pull yourselves up by your own G.O.P. Tax Cuts for the Rich." - republicans

[True Blue American]

13. Portman is already here.

Most of the areas hit are Democratic with some Republican. Rescue teams from all over are here. Cincinnati , Indiana.

Is that the only thought you have for people who have lost everything?

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. Good local coverage found here........

Lots of articles, photos and aerial videos here:

Link: https://www.daytondailynews.com/

(Snips)

Tornadoes were reported in Darke, Mercer, Miami and Montgomery counties, according to weather radio spotters.

Ohio Task Force One has mobilized a search and rescue team in Montgomery County. Local hospitals said they are treating injuries, but exact numbers were not available early Tuesday morning.

Widespread damage has been reported in the Miami Valley. Schools, homes and businesses have been damaged or destroyed. Tens of thousands are without power, emergency shelters have been opened and Montgomery County residents are being asked to conserve water.

Search and rescue is on-going and will take considerable time. Lots of folks will be homeless tonight and we wish them luck on finding shelter.

........ ........

[True Blue American]

14. My small Church

Has been on the phone all morning telling people to call if they need help.

About an hour ago their phone line went out, so they used the cell phone or email.

[True Blue American]

16. Swat Teams in Harrison Twp.

To stop looting

[Maxheader]

20. Same system went through here and oklahoma..We got

flooding and they had deaths. After the storm passes, it is easy
to forget that the next state over is going to get clobbered...

Here the forecasters are pretty awesome..Live and with trained spotters
out sending pics and videos, I don't see any reasons why people can't
seek shelter or move away from high water...Ya know, making plans
ahead of time if you can...

[True Blue American]

21. All the local news has been on since

Early last evening. Tornado warnings all over. It would be impossible not to know what is coming. I do think this saved lives.

Problem is they skip jump, turn around as this one did last night. They actually had snow plows out on I 75 last night clearing debris.

[brooklynite]

9. Video of tornado impact

Link to tweet

[True Blue American]

15. Trotwood

https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/extensive-storm-damage-reported-in-trotwood/2032687991

[Backseat Driver]

23. I once lived in a neighborhood very near area the reporter's location

Many of the homes in the area do have basements; despite that, I've always been terrified of something like this occurring. In addition to so much damage to the homes, it's such a shame that the mature landscaping and large shade trees were broken off short. So much work to do... Thank heaven there were no fatalities and timely warnings about the incoming storms. A friend toured and sent me a video of the destruction in the old stamping grounds. I can't imagine and am still in shock.

[True Blue American]

24. Problem in Trotwood is so many of the houses were very old

I live close to I 70. We were spared but water went off last night. It is great how all the Churches, fire stations, police and organizations are working together.

The tornadoes,hopped,skipped all over the place. They used snow plows to get the debris off I 75.

[True Blue American]

17. That does not begin to compare with north of town. Businesses

Destroyed , home flattened.

[OilemFirchen]

22. National Guard has been deployed, per WP.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/05/28/large-destructive-tornado-rips-through-dayton-ohio-area-reportedly-causing-injuries-extensive-damage/?utm_term=.35232e72fb0a

Authorities announced early Tuesday that the National Guard was being deployed to the area. The Ohio Department of Transportation said crews were using snowplows to help clean up debris that was covering Interstate 75 north of downtown Dayton. Although there were no remaining tornado warnings, there were active flood warnings until early Tuesday.