Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 9:41AM EDT until August 11 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:41am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 941 AM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Choctaw Lake, moving southeast at 55 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...
London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Mechanicsburg, Choctaw Lake, Lake
Darby, Brighton, Lafayette, South Vienna, Catawba, Newport,
Interstate 70 at US Route 42, Lilly Chapel, State Route 29 at State
Route 38, Interstate 70 at State Route 56, Madison Lake, and
Plumwood.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 67 and 84.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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:
Champaign, OH; Clark, OH; Madison, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov