Tornado Warning — Lawrence County, Ohio
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:57AM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... East central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... North central Cabell County in central West Virginia... * Until 1230 PM EDT. * At 1156 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of Rio Grande, moving southeast at 30 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 dangerous storm will be near... Gallipolis around 1200 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Southside, Gage, Green Bottom, Gallopolis Ferry, Ashton, and Crown City.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
Last Checked
50 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Lawrence County, Ohio?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (50 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET.
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