Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 20 at 11:04PM EDT until September 20 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
West central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 1130 PM EDT.
* At 1104 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Vinton and west central Athens Counties, including the
following locations... 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:
Athens, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov