Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coshocton and Muskingum Counties, 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 2:30 PM EST on Saturday, March 7.

Affected Areas

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

• Southwestern Coshocton County
• Northwestern Muskingum County

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Coshocton, Dresden, Frazeysburg, Conesville, and Cooperdale.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for a portion of east central Ohio until 8:00 PM EST Saturday.

Expected Conditions

At 1:40 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 13 miles southwest of Frazeysburg, or 19 miles west of Zanesville, moving northeast at 40 mph.

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

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 1:40 PM EST until 2:30 PM EST on March 7. Residents should monitor local conditions until the threat has passed.