Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Ross County, Ohio
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 12:58PM EDT until August 10 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1257 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hocking Hills State Park to 14 miles west of Mcarthur to 6 miles southeast of Chillicothe, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Hocking Hills State Park, Londonderry, Laurelville, Adelphi, South Bloomingville, Richmond Dale, Gibisonville, Mooresville, Linn, and Hallsville.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Last Checked
27 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Ross County, Ohio?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (27 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Ross County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Pike County.