Windham homes seriously damaged by reported tornado [Video]

WINDHAM, Ohio (WJW) – Residents were left with plenty of damages, but they’re thankful to be safe after a reported tornado and strong storms swept through Portage County Wednesday evening.

Residents in the village of Windham and Windham Township say they first heard the high winds just before 7:30 p.m.

There have been reports of a tornado touching down in Portage County, which was under a tornado warning earlier in the evening.

FOX 8 meteorologist Mackenzie Bart says the tornado was confirmed by radar based off the National Weather Service.

Photos: Strong storms damage NE Ohio homes, businesses

Authorities say a number of homes were damaged, many trees and power lines were downed and residents were left without power.

Firefighters are doing searches of the homes damaged by the storms and so far, there have been no reported injuries in the area.

Some residents told FOX 8 what they saw and heard as the storm approached.

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