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14 National Weather Service alerts are in force in Ohio, covering 61 of its 88 counties: a severe thunderstorm warning, 6 flood warnings, 4 flood watches, 2 beach hazards statements and 1 other kind.

Checked Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.

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Alerts in force14

Every product covering any part of Ohio, worst first, with its full text.

Severe 11

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 7:08PM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Radar indicated1.00" hail60 MPH

Hail 1.00" (radar indicated) · Wind 60 mph (radar indicated) · Moving toward ESE at 21 mph

Issued Until 42 min left

Areas Franklin, IN; Union, IN; Wayne, IN; Butler, OH; Preble, OH

County pages Butler County, Preble County

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SVRILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana... Southeastern Wayne County in east central Indiana... Union County in east central Indiana... Southern Preble County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Butler County in southwestern Ohio... * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 708 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Liberty, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Richmond, Oxford, Eaton, Liberty, Camden, West College Corner, Darrtown, Salem, Reily, College Corner, Somerville, Boston, Richmond Municipal Airport, Dunlapsville, Whitewater State Park, Goodwins Corner, West Florence, Cottage Grove, Morning Sun, and Wheatville.

What to do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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Flood Warnings 6

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:09PM EDT until September 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 1 hr 42 min left

Areas Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH

County pages Athens County, Gallia County, Meigs County

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take a few more hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - The gauge on the Shade River at Chester has breached 17 feet, or minor flood stage, and continues to rise. At that stage, the low spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods. Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Gallia, Middleport, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton, Leon, Wilkesville, Cheshire, Adamsville, Gallopolis Ferry, Lakin, Kyger, Letart, and Southside. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:54PM EDT until September 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 1 hr 42 min left

Areas Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

County pages Jackson County, Meigs County, Vinton County

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Northern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 653 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional Rainfall is expected tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Allensville, Byer, and Eagle Mills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:54PM EDT until September 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 1 hr 42 min left

Areas Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

County pages Athens County, Meigs County, Vinton County

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 654 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe, and Creola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:41PM EDT until September 20 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Issued Until 57 min left

Areas Belmont, OH; Jefferson, OH; Washington, PA; Brooke, WV; Ohio, WV

County pages Belmont County, Jefferson County

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Eastern Belmont County in east central Ohio... Southeastern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio... West Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Brooke County in northern West Virginia... Ohio County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 540 PM EDT, emergency management reported many area roadways were still closed with most area creeks out of their banks near the Bethany area. Flooding is ongoing. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wheeling, Martins Ferry, Warwood, Wellsburg, West Liberty, Triadelphia, Clearview, Valley Grove, Tiltonsville, Bridgeport, Yorkville, Bethany, Franklin, Beech Bottom, Brilliant, Windsor Heights, Rayland and West Alexander. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Issued Until 12 hr 42 min left

Areas Auglaize, OH; Mercer, OH

County pages Auglaize County, Mercer County

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 4:09PM EDT until September 25 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Issued Until 5 days left

Areas Adams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH

County pages Van Wert County

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Allen IN and Van Wert Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. Kankakee River at Davis affecting La Porte, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee River...including Davis...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Many east side city streets and county roads are flooded. Evacuation of east side residents near Bellmont High School becomes necessary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM EDT Sunday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. This statement will be updated within the next 12 to 24 hours.

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Flood Watches 4

Flood Watch

Severe

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 2:11PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Begins Until 16 hr 42 min left

Areas Perry, OH; Morgan, OH; Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, OH; Vinton, OH; Meigs, OH; Gallia, OH; Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV; Jackson, WV; Wood, WV; Pleasants, WV; Tyler, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV; Kanawha, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV; Calhoun, WV; Ritchie, WV; Doddridge, WV; Boone, WV; Clay, WV; Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Harrison, WV; Taylor, WV; Upshur, WV; Barbour, WV; Northwest Fayette, WV; Southeast Fayette, WV; Northwest Nicholas, WV; Southeast Nicholas, WV; Northwest Webster, WV; Southeast Webster, WV; Northwest Pocahontas, WV; Southeast Pocahontas, WV; Northwest Randolph, WV; Southeast Randolph, WV

County pages Athens County, Gallia County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Meigs County, Morgan County, Perry County, Vinton County, Washington County

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected to move through the area this evening through Monday morning. Locations that received heavy rain earlier in the day will be at greatest risk for additional flash flooding overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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Flood Watch

Severe

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:58PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Issued Until 6 hr 42 min left

Areas Whitley, IN; Allen, IN; Miami, IN; Wabash, IN; Huntington, IN; Wells, IN; Adams, IN; Grant, IN; Blackford, IN; Jay, IN; Paulding, OH; Van Wert, OH

County pages Paulding County, Van Wert County

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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Flood Watch

Severe

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Issued Until 12 hr 42 min left

Areas Wayne, IN; Fayette, IN; Union, IN; Franklin, IN; Ripley, IN; Dearborn, IN; Hardin, OH; Mercer, OH; Auglaize, OH; Darke, OH; Shelby, OH; Logan, OH; Union, OH; Delaware, OH; Miami, OH; Champaign, OH; Clark, OH; Madison, OH; Franklin, OH; Licking, OH; Preble, OH; Montgomery, OH; Greene, OH; Fayette, OH; Pickaway, OH; Fairfield, OH; Butler, OH; Warren, OH; Clinton, OH; Ross, OH; Hocking, OH; Hamilton, OH; Clermont, OH; Brown, OH; Highland, OH; Adams, OH; Pike, OH; Scioto, OH

County pages Adams County, Auglaize County, Brown County, Butler County, Champaign County, Clark County, Clermont County, Clinton County, Darke County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Highland County, Hocking County, Licking County, Logan County, Madison County, Mercer County, Miami County, Montgomery County, Pickaway County, Pike County, Preble County, Ross County, Scioto County, Shelby County, Union County, Warren County

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

What to do

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

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Flood Watch

Severe

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 12:00PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Issued Until 16 hr 42 min left

Areas Tuscarawas, OH; Carroll, OH; Columbiana, OH; Coshocton, OH; Harrison, OH; Jefferson, OH; Muskingum, OH; Guernsey, OH; Belmont, OH; Noble, OH; Monroe, OH; Beaver, PA; Allegheny, PA; Washington, PA; Greene, PA; Westmoreland, PA; Westmoreland Ridges, PA; Fayette, PA; Fayette Ridges, PA; Hancock, WV; Brooke, WV; Ohio, WV; Marshall, WV; Wetzel, WV; Marion, WV; Monongalia, WV; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, WV; Preston, WV; Eastern Preston, WV; Western Tucker, WV; Eastern Tucker, WV

County pages Belmont County, Carroll County, Columbiana County, Coshocton County, Guernsey County, Harrison County, Jefferson County, Monroe County, Muskingum County, Noble County, Tuscarawas County

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast across much of the watch area through Monday morning, with isolated totals of up to 3 inches possible. Combined with an already saturated ground, instances of flash flooding are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Beach Hazards Statements 2

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:40PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Begins Until 3 days left

Areas Lake, OH; Ashtabula Lakeshore, OH

County pages Ashtabula County, Lake County

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* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.

What to do

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 3:40PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Begins Until 3 days left

Areas Lucas, OH; Ottawa, OH; Erie, OH; Lorain, OH; Cuyahoga, OH

County pages Cuyahoga County, Erie County, Lorain County, Lucas County, Ottawa County

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* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.

What to do

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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Special Weather Statement

Moderate

Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

0.50" hail45 MPH

Hail 0.50" (radar indicated) · Wind 45 mph (radar indicated) · Moving toward ESE at 21 mph

Issued Until 27 min left

Areas Darke, OH; Miami, OH; Preble, OH; Montgomery, OH

County pages Darke County, Miami County, Montgomery County, Preble County

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At 659 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Madison, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Dayton, Troy, Trotwood, Vandalia, Englewood, Tipp City, Eaton, West Milton, Arcanum, Lewisburg, New Paris, West Alexandria, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Union, Brookville, New Lebanon, Farmersville, Phillipsburg, and Eldorado. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 31. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 66 and 75. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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Every county in Ohio, with what is in force there now. Each page adds the county's warning history for the past year.

What this means

Warning
The hazard is happening or about to. Act now: a tornado warning means take shelter, a flash flood warning means move to higher ground.
Watch
Conditions favor the hazard. Nothing is happening yet; have a plan and be ready to act if a warning follows.
Advisory
A hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause trouble, such as dense fog, heat or light ice.
Statement
Information about weather that does not yet meet a warning: a strong storm, a hydrologic update, or a special weather statement.

Severity (extreme, severe, moderate, minor) is the rating the issuing office gives each product. More on the difference: tornado watch vs. tornado warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service; follow its instructions and your local officials.

Sources

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