Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 5:56PM EDT until August 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 555 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Rutland, 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
west central Meigs, northeastern Gallia and southeastern Vinton
Counties, including the following locations... Salem Center,
Wilkesville, and Dexter.
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:
Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov