The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of northwest Ohio remains in effect until 9 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Henry, Defiance, Paulding and Puntnam is in effect until 4:15 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms are defined as storms having winds of 58 mph or higher, and/or hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter or larger.
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