Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Ohio
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Athens, Jackson, Meigs, and Vinton counties in Ohio until 2:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia. The alert is effective from 1:10 PM EDT on September 4, 2026, until 2:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northwestern Meigs County, Northeastern Jackson County, Vinton County, and Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio. Locations impacted include Athens, Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Hamden, Zaleski, Creola, Radcliffe, Stroud Run State Park, Allensville, Byer, and The Plains.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hocking Hills State Park to 14 miles southeast of Chillicothe, moving east at 30 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:10 PM EDT until 2:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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