Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 4:41PM EDT until August 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 441 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near West Union, moving southeast at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Manchester, Tollesboro, Rome, Blue Creek, Rarden, Otway, Concord,
Trinity, Carrs, State Route 348 at State Route 125, Wamsley, Ribolt,
Charters, Ladd, Mount Joy, Cedar Mills, and Herron Hill.
Instruction:
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, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lewis, KY; Adams, OH; Pike, OH; Scioto, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov