Tornado Warning issued for Northeastern Fairfield County, OH
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on June 11, 2026, 2 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for northeastern Fairfield County in central Ohio until 12:15 PM EDT on May 27.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Ohio
- Issued
- June 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Tornado Warning. The alert is effective from 11:51 AM EDT until 12:15 PM EDT on May 27, 2026. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Fairfield County in central Ohio. Locations impacted include Lancaster, Baltimore, Bremen, Millersport, Pleasantville, Thurston, Rushville, West Rushville, North Berne, and Dumontville.
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
At 11:50 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Pleasantville, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard includes tornado with flying debris that will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, along with likely tree damage.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 11:51 AM EDT to 12:15 PM EDT on May 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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