Severe storms and tornado watch in Butler County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Butler County until 6:30 a.m. A Tornado Watch is active until 10 a.m. for several counties in Ohio and Indiana, including Auglaize and Montgomery. The storms are expected to arrive in the Miami Valley between 5:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. Wind gusts may exceed 40 mph. Another round of storms could occur from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., with potential flooding from one to two inches of rain. The severe weather risk is expected to decrease later in the day.