Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Allen, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties Until 9:15 AM EDT

Source: NOAA · West Central Ohio

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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NWS Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of west central Ohio as a storm with 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
West Central Ohio
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Northern Indiana

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Ohio.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Ohio. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:15 AM EDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in west central Ohio:

  • Putnam County
  • Northeastern Van Wert County
  • Northern Allen County

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Delphos, Ottawa, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Leipsic, Kalida, Pandora, Glandorf, Ottoville, Middle Point, Fort Jennings, Gilboa, Venedocia, Wetzel, Vaughnsville, Gomer, Rushmore, Rimer, and Rockport.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed. Note that a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for west central Ohio until noon EDT.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph. Hazards include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. While the primary threat is wind, radar parameters indicate the possibility of hail up to .75 inches.

Timeline

As of 8:40 AM EDT, the severe thunderstorm was located near Delphos, moving east at a speed of 55 mph. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:15 AM EDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of west central Ohio as a storm with 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Central Ohio. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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