High Wind Warning Issued for East-Central Ohio Counties; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several Ohio counties through midnight, with damaging winds expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- East-Central Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East-Central Ohio.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, PA. This alert indicates that damaging winds are occurring or imminent in the warned area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Ohio:
- Coshocton
- Guernsey
- Muskingum
- Noble
- Tuscarawas
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for widespread power outages. The National Weather Service advises the following actions:
- Exercise extreme caution if traveling, especially when operating high-profile vehicles.
- Report downed trees, power lines, or large branches by calling 412-262-1988.
- Damage reports can also be submitted via the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page or on X (formerly Twitter) @NWSPittsburgh.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to range between 20 and 30 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, which will likely result in widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult due to the intensity of the wind.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until midnight EDT tonight, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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