Ohio Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/09/2026 17:36

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 8:36PM EDT until August 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires: 
August 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 835 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bowling Green, moving east at 40 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 southeastern Wood County, including the following locations... Risingsun, Wayne, Bradner, Pemberville, and Portage.
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: 
Wood, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov