Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Defiance and Henry Counties in Ohio
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Northern Indiana for eastern Defiance County and western Henry County in northwestern Ohio, with 60 mph wind gusts expected until 8:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Ohio
- Issued
- April 13, 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 Northwestern Ohio.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, issued by NWS Northern Indiana. It is effective from 7:42 PM EDT until 8:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects eastern Defiance County and western Henry County in northwestern Ohio, including specific locations such as Defiance, Napoleon, Holgate, Florida, Jewell, Brunersburg, Okolona, Ayersville, and Standley.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches in size, based on radar indications. Expect potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:42 PM EDT and expires at 8:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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