Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Belmont, Guernsey, and Noble Counties in Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east central Ohio. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 3:15 PM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in east central Ohio:

• Central Belmont County
• Southeastern Guernsey County
• Northeastern Noble County

Specific locations impacted include St. Clairsville, Bellaire, Barnesville, Bethesda, Quaker City, Senecaville, Belmont, Morristown, Neffs, Salesville, Fairview, Batesville, Seneca Lake Park, and Barkcamp State Park.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from flying debris or shattered glass. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Expected Conditions

At 2:32 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of Barnesville, moving northeast at 45 mph. According to radar-indicated data, the following hazards are present:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 2:32 PM EST on Saturday, March 7, and is scheduled to expire at 3:15 PM EST. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of east central Ohio until 8:00 PM EST Saturday.