Tornado Warning issued for Mahoning County

Folks in Mahoning County are advised to seek shelter immediately as a tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland.

The warning is for Northwestern Mahoning County as well as Southeastern Portage County.

The warning was issued for 3:25 p.m. and is expected to last until 5 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm was capable of producing a tornado was spotted eight miles southeast of Ravenna moving east at 15 miles per hour.

People are advised to shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If you are outdoors or live in a mobile home, it is being advised you find the nearest shelter immediately.