WWUS53 KIWX 312326 RRA
SVSIWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
726 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

OHC039-125-312345-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260331T2345Z/
Defiance OH-Paulding OH-
726 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
DEFIANCE AND NORTHEASTERN PAULDING COUNTIES...

At 726 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Defiance, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Defiance around 730 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cecil,
Arthur, Brunersburg, and The Bend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4119 8463 4133 8462 4134 8429 4118 8430
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 265DEG 44KT 4131 8444

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Andersen