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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Charleston, WV

August 10, 2026Gallia County, Meigs County, Vinton County, Ohio

NWS Charleston, WV issued this tornado warning at Aug 10, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT for Gallia County, Meigs County, Vinton County, Ohio. It was in force for 34 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 10, 2026, 5:56 PM EDT (21:56 UTC)
Expired
Aug 10, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Gallia County, OH, Meigs County, OH, Vinton County, OH

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 10, 12:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 138 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-08-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2640 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-08-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 199 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2640 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-36 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
626 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.7
Supercell composite
9.0

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The text

As transmitted.

924 
WFUS51 KRLX 102156
TORRLX
OHC053-105-163-102230-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0027.260810T2156Z-260810T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
556 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3902 8237 3910 8233 3908 8213 3893 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 290DEG 15KT 3905 8231 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

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1 follow-up statement
471 
WWUS51 KRLX 102216
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
616 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

OHC105-163-102226-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260810T2230Z/
Meigs OH-Vinton OH-
616 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL MEIGS AND SOUTHEASTERN VINTON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio.

&&

LAT...LON 3899 8229 3901 8225 3901 8217 3900 8217
      3893 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 320DEG 20KT 3897 8222 

$$

OHC053-102230-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260810T2230Z/
Gallia OH-
616 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GALLIA COUNTY...

At 616 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Rutland, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

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
northeastern Gallia County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3899 8229 3901 8225 3901 8217 3900 8217
      3893 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 320DEG 20KT 3897 8222 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Aug 10, 3:23 PM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) A series of systems bring rounds of severe thunderstorms and potential for substantial flash flooding today through Thursday. 2) Briefly drier late Friday into Saturday, then turning active again.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 10, 3:23 PM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
323 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

High uncertainty regarding timing and locations of a series of
systems this week. A Flood Watch has been issued through
Thursday night due to elevated flash flood potential. A Severe
Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect through 8PM tonight.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A series of systems bring rounds of severe thunderstorms and
potential for substantial flash flooding today through
Thursday.

2) Briefly drier late Friday into Saturday, then turning active
again.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

A ridge of high pressure builds over the Southwest US and then
slides towards the Southeast US mid to late week. Meanwhile, the
Middle Ohio Valley will be entrenched within a west to northwest
flow regime on the periphery of this ridge. Amidst this pattern, a
series of mesoscale convective systems are projected to traverse the
area, bringing rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms as well as
potential for substantial flash flooding.

While both the timing and track of these systems are uncertain,
there is high confidence that the systems will bring impactful
weather to the area today through Thursday.

- Flooding:

Plenty of moisture, evidenced by precipitable water values in the
1.5 to 2 inch range, will support heavy downpours within any
convection that develops this week. These downpours could easily
produce an inch or two of rain in a short amount of time. Training
storms would produce even higher amounts that could result in flash
flooding. The flood risk may be further heightened as systems
continue to roll through over the next couple of days.

Although there is low confidence in where highest rainfall amounts
will accrue, there is high confidence that there will be enough rain
for flooding to develop in the area. Should "worst case" model
scenarios materialize, then significant flooding would be
possible for portions of the area. In addition to the flash
flood threat, river flooding may develop as excessive rainfall
makes its way into local streams and rivers.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the entirety of the forecast area
from this afternoon through Thursday night.

- Severe Thunderstorms:

The aforementioned convective systems are also expected to
usher rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across the area
this week. Damaging winds will be the primary concern, though
the environment could also support a low-end tornado threat, or
potential for marginally severe hail.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

A ridge of high pressure strengthens over the southeast US,
prompting quieter weather late week into the weekend; however,
this reprieve is likely to be short-lived as the ridge is
projected to break down or shift west again early in the new
work week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms moving through the area will
continue to prompt MVFR or worse conditions at times this
afternoon and evening, and with another possible round overnight
or Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, mainly VFR conditions are
expected to persist outside of storms.

While winds will be light to moderate outside of storms,
occasionally strong gusts in excess of 30 kts will be possible
within any storms.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and duration of storms during the
TAF period.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH:   TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW:    TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

UTC 1HRLY       18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05
EDT 1HRLY       14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    L
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 18Z TUESDAY...
Tuesday through Friday, additional convective complexes favor
daily chances of showers and thunderstorms with MVFR or IFR in
heavy rain. Morning valley fog or low stratus may return after
wetting rains, especially at EKN and other sheltered sites.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through Friday morning for WVZ005>011-013>020-
     024>034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch through Friday morning for OHZ066-067-075-076-
     083>087.
KY...Flood Watch through Friday morning for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch through Friday morning for VAZ003-004.

&&

DISCUSSION...20
AVIATION...20

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:24 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
524 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 NW New Straitsville   39.61N 82.30W
08/10/2026                   Perry              OH   911 Call Center

            Tree down in Monday Creek Township.

&&

JLB
Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:29 PM EDT, 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
529 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NNW Durbin            38.59N 79.84W
08/10/2026                   Pocahontas         WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down across Staunton-Parkersburg
            Turnpike. Time estimated from radar.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:38 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
538 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0132 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Lumberport        39.33N 80.37W
08/10/2026                   Harrison           WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking the intersection of Upper
            Lamberts Run Road and Howard Run Road. Other
            smaller trees down in the area. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:39 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
539 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0345 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     8 SSW Meadow Bridge     37.76N 80.91W
08/10/2026                   Raleigh            WV   Utility Company

            Tree on power line.

&&

RPY
Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:43 PM EDT, 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
543 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0302 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSE Greenbank         38.38N 79.82W
08/10/2026                   Pocahontas         WV   911 Call Center

            Tree and lines down blocking three quarters
            of Wesley Chapel Road in the 3000 block.
            Time estimated from radar.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 10, 5:52 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
552 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0312 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NNE Marlinton         38.26N 80.07W
08/10/2026                   Pocahontas         WV   911 Call Center

            Tree and lines down on Brush Country Road.
            Line on fire. Time estimated from radar.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 9, 11:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPerry37 min
Aug 9, 11:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPerry33 min
Aug 10, 9:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPerry30 min
Aug 10, 10:06 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPerry24 min
Aug 10, 10:26 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMorgan, Perry34 min
Aug 10, 10:58 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMorgan17 min
Aug 10, 11:27 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXMorgan, Perry33 min
Aug 10, 11:30 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWashington30 min
Aug 10, 11:44 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWashington16 min
Aug 10, 11:56 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMorgan, Perry34 min
Aug 10, 12:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWashington27 min
Aug 10, 12:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXWashington33 min
Aug 10, 12:35 PM EDTFlood WatchRLXAthens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan and 3 more4 days
Aug 10, 12:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatRLXAthens, Morgan, Perry, Vinton37 min
Aug 10, 12:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXWashington31 min
Aug 10, 12:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXAthens, Meigs, Washington27 min
Aug 10, 1:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXAthens, Meigs, Vinton33 min
Aug 10, 1:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXAthens, Washington31 min
Aug 10, 5:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXGallia, Meigs, Vinton45 min
Aug 10, 6:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatRLXGallia, Meigs52 min
Aug 10, 6:23 PM EDTTornado WarningRLXGallia37 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.