Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Guernsey, Muskingum, and Noble Counties in East Central 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 parts of east central Ohio until 3:15 PM EST, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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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. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 3:15 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southwestern Guernsey County
- Southern Muskingum County
- Northwestern Noble County
Specific locations impacted include Cambridge, Byesville, Philo, Pleasant City, Cumberland, High Hill, Chandlersville, Ruraldale, Duncan Falls, Cannelville, Blue Rock State Park, and Wolf Run State Park.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to 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 2:40 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 9 miles south of South Zanesville, moving northeast at 55 mph. The primary hazards associated with this cell include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 2:40 PM EST until 3:15 PM EST on Saturday, March 7. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of east central Ohio until 8:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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