Central U.S. storms: Ohio DOT uses snow plows to remove tornado

Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation

Ohio Department of Transportation used snow plows to scrape debris off a state highway after a "large and dangerous" tornado struck late Monday, AP reports, as severe weather continues to hammer the Central U.S.

Details: The powerful tornado struck near the Dayton suburb of Trotwood in Montgomery County just after 11 pm, the National Weather Service said. It received reports of multiple tornadoes in the Dayton area from that time until 1 am Tuesday, when it said the threat had passed. Flash flood warnings remained in place.

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"Currently 70,000+ power outages in the state of Ohio, affecting over 5 million people."

NWS update, 1:30 am CST

MORE PHOTOS: Celina tornado damage @whiotv @WHIORadio pic.twitter.com/TlrWPjWvyf

— Sean Cudahy (@SCudahyWHIO) May 28, 2019

The big picture: The Central U.S. region has been battered by severe storms and tornadoes, which have seen communities along the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers faced with the threat of historic flash flooding.

Spoke with @GovStitt of Oklahoma last night from Japan because of the devastating tornadoes. Told him that @FEMA and the federal government are fully behind him and the great people of Oklahoma.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 28, 2019

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