Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Belmont, Guernsey, and Noble Counties in 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of east central Ohio until 3:15 PM EST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh
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 East Central 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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