Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 10:36AM EDT until August 11 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 1035 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Johnstown to near Ashville, moving east at 45 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Perry County.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...ASOS observed.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
New Lexington, Somerset, Shawnee, Perry State Forest, Crooksville,
Thornville, Junction City, New Straitsville, Glenford, and Hemlock.
Instruction:
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:TORMENTA DE VIENTO DESTRUCTIVA en esta area hasta 1115 AM EDT. Tome refugio ahora
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORMENTA SEVERA en efecto para esta area hasta las 11:15 AM EDT por vientos DESTRUCTIVOS de 80 mph. Tome refugio en un edificio, alejado de las ventanas. Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrian ser mortales para aquellos que se encuentran sin refugio.
Area Description:
Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov