Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 11:24PM EDT until August 9 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
West central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 1123 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hocking Hills State Park to 9 miles northeast
of Waverly, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Allensville, Creola, and
Eagle Mills.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Jackson, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov