Ohio Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/20/2026 19:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 20 at 10:55PM EDT until September 20 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 1055 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mcarthur, moving east at 15 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Lake Hope State Park around 1100 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Creola and Zaleski.
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.
Area Description: 
Vinton, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov