Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Greene County, Ohio Until 10:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Greene County in west central Ohio. The alert was issued at 9:53 PM EST after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southeastern Greene County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Jamestown
• New Jasper
• Bowersville
• Paintersville
• Middleton Corner
• Rosemoor

This warning also includes Interstate 71 in Ohio between mile markers 58 and 61.

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. To report severe weather, residents can visit weather.gov/iln or use social media when it is safe to do so.

Expected Conditions

At 9:53 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Xenia, moving east at 30 mph.

• Hazard: Tornado
• Source: Radar indicated rotation
• Impact: 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

The alert is effective immediately as of 9:53 PM EST and is currently set to expire at 10:30 PM EST on February 19, 2026.