Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Perry County, Ohio Until 2:00 PM EST
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 an immediate Tornado Warning for northwestern Perry County after weather spotters reported a funnel cloud moving through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Perry County, Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Perry County, Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Perry County in southeastern Ohio. This is an immediate threat based on observed conditions and radar data.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Perry County. The tornadic thunderstorm is expected to remain over primarily rural areas, including the following locations:
- Glenford
- Thornville
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should immediately move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 1:33 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fairfield Beach, or approximately 9 miles northwest of Somerset. The storm is moving northeast at 50 mph.
Primary Hazards:
- Tornado: Weather spotters have reported a funnel cloud.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is expected.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is likely, and significant tree damage is expected.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 1:34 PM EST on March 7, 2026. The Tornado Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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