Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 4:29AM EDT until June 18 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:29am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 429 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Piketon, moving east at 50 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...
Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, Givens, Linn, Lake White, Omega, Germany,
and Stockdale.
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:
Pike, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov