Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Perry County, OH Until 12:30 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Perry County in southeastern Ohio. The warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EST on February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area impacted is northwestern Perry County. Specific locations identified in the warning path include Thornville and Glenford. At the time of issuance, the storm was located over Fairfield Beach (8 miles southwest of Heath), moving northeast at 50 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are also cautioned that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is expected, which will likely cause damage to vehicles.
• Wind: Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible according to radar indications.
• Rainfall: Torrential rain is accompanying the storm cell, creating a risk for localized flooding.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 11:54 PM EST on February 19, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 12:30 AM EST on February 20, 2026.