Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Allen and Van Wert Counties, Ohio
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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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Allen and Van Wert counties until 10:30 AM EDT, with 60 mph winds and hail expected.
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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 west central Ohio. This alert was issued at 9:46 AM EDT and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions in west central Ohio:
- Allen County
- Southeastern Van Wert County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Lima, Bluffton, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville, Elida, Cairo, Harrod, Beaverdam, Westminster, Yoder, Conant, Hume, Slabtown, Monticello, Rousculp, Southworth, and Kemp. This warning also covers Interstate 75 between mile markers 119 and 141.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Ohio until noon EDT.
Expected Conditions
At 9:45 AM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Celina, moving northeast at a high speed of 70 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
- Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 9:46 AM EDT until 10:30 AM EDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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