Tornado Warning issued for Northern Mercer County, Ohio
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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Tornado Warning for Northern Mercer County until 11:45 PM EDT on June 11.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Ohio
- Issued
- July 8, 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 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Ohio.
Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Wilmington OH. Effective from 2026-06-11T23:18:00-04:00 until 2026-06-11T23:45:00-04:00. Severity: Extreme. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Northern Mercer County in west central Ohio. Locations impacted include Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, Neptune, and Tama.
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 11:17 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Geneva, moving east at 60 mph. Radar indicated rotation. Hazard: Tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
Alert effective 2026-06-11T23:18:00-04:00. Expires and ends 2026-06-11T23:45:00-04:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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