Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Perry and Morgan Counties in Southeastern 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 Perry and Morgan counties until 3:00 PM EST, with 60 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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