Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Perry and Morgan Counties in Southeastern Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Ohio. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with immediate urgency, based on radar-indicated observations.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following regions in southeastern Ohio:

• Southeastern Perry County
• Northwestern Morgan County

Impacted locations include New Lexington, Shawnee, Perry State Forest, Crooksville, and Eagleport.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for southeastern Ohio until 8:00 PM EST.

Expected Conditions

At 2:34 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Lexington, moving northeast at 55 mph. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 2:34 PM EST and is set to expire at 3:00 PM EST on March 7, 2026.