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Tornado Warning issued August 25 at 12:15AM EDT until August 25 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OHCounties: Ashtabula, OH; Geauga, OH; Portage, OH; Summit, OH; Trumbull, OH...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR NORTHERN PORTAGE...WESTERN TRUMBULL...GEAUGA...NORTHEASTERN SUMMIT AND SOUTHWESTERN ASHTABULA COUNTIES...RRAAt 1215 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over South Russell, or 14 miles southwest of Chardon, moving east at 60 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... Mantua around 1225 AM EDT. Garrettsville around 1230 AM EDT. West Farmington around 1235 AM EDT. Newton Falls and Bristolville around 1240 AM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Parkman, Huntsburg, Windham, Wayland, South Canal, Turnpike Interchange, Aurora, Bainbridge, Hiram, Aquilla, Reminderville, Claridon and Craig Beach.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.