Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 12:10AM EDT until September 20 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 9:10pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1210 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake Hope
State Park, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Athens, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Carpenter.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov