Tornado Warning for Northeastern Vinton County, OH
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A Tornado Warning has been issued for northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio until 11:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Vinton County, Ohio
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from 2026-09-20T22:55:00-04:00 until 2026-09-20T23:30:00-04:00. Severity: Extreme. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio. Storm located over McArthur, moving east at 15 mph. Locations impacted include Lake Hope State Park, Creola, and Zaleski.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. Radar indicated rotation. Max hail size up to 0.75 inches. Flying debris dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees likely.
Timeline
Alert effective September 20 at 10:55 PM EDT until September 20 at 11:30 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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