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When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lucas County.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

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State: OH Total alerts: 10 Updated: Sep 9, 2026 8:27pm EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Area
Holmes, OH; Knox, OH; Mahoning, OH; Stark, OH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 9 at 8:22PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 665 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO KNOX IN NORTHEAST OHIO HOLMES MAHONING STARK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLIANCE, AUSTINTOWN, BOARDMAN, CANTON, KILLBUCK, MASSILLON, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT VERNON, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

Tornado Warning

Area
Coshocton, OH; Tuscarawas, OH
Tornado Warning issued September 9 at 8:19PM EDT until September 9 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

At 819 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles north of Coshocton, moving east at 35 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. Locations impacted include... Chili and Bakersville.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Area
Carroll, OH; Columbiana, OH; Coshocton, OH; Harrison, OH; Jefferson, OH; Tuscarawas, OH; Allegheny, PA; Armstrong, PA; Beaver, PA; Butler, PA; Indiana, PA; Lawrence, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA; Brooke, WV; Hancock, WV
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 9 at 8:17PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 665 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL OHIO CARROLL COLUMBIANA COSHOCTON HARRISON JEFFERSON OH TUSCARAWAS IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA ALLEGHENY WASHINGTON WESTMORELAND IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ARMSTRONG BUTLER INDIANA IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BEAVER LAWRENCE IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA BROOKE HANCOCK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALIQUIPPA, AMBRIDGE, BEAVER FALLS, BUTLER, CADIZ, CANONSBURG, CARROLLTON, COLUMBIANA, COSHOCTON, DOVER, EAST LIVERPOOL, ELLWOOD CITY, FOLLANSBEE, FORD CITY, GREENSBURG, INDIANA, KITTANNING, LATROBE, MONACA, MURRYSVILLE, NEW CASTLE, NEW KENSINGTON, NEW PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH METRO AREA, SALEM, STEUBENVILLE, WASHINGTON, WEIRTON, AND WELLSBURG.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Delaware, OH; Franklin, OH; Licking, OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 9 at 8:14PM EDT until September 9 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SVRILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Franklin County in central Ohio... Southern Delaware County in central Ohio... Western Licking County in central Ohio... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 814 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dublin, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Worthington, Pataskala, Powell, Johnstown, Sunbury, Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Beechwood Trails, Polaris, Easton, Summit Station, Granville South, and Whitehall. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 111 and 128.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Union; Delaware; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 8:11PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 810 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Plain City, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Columbus, Newark, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Heath, Granville, Jefferson, Pataskala, Powell, Groveport, and Johnstown. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 81 and 130. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 132. 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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Coshocton, OH; Tuscarawas, OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 9 at 8:08PM EDT until September 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SVRPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Coshocton County in east central Ohio... Southwestern Tuscarawas County in east central Ohio... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 808 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of Coshocton, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Coshocton, Newcomerstown, West Lafayette, Warsaw, Port Washington, Stone Creek, Plainfield, Nellie, Chili, Bakersville, Blissfield and Layland.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Preble
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 7:56PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 756 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Connersville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Richmond, Connersville, Eaton, Centerville, Cambridge City, Liberty, Camden, Dublin, West College Corner, Glenwood, Salem, Waterloo, Columbia, Bunker Hill, Abington, Brownsville, Milton, East Germantown, College Corner, and Boston. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 5, and between mile markers 8 and 13. 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.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Union; Champaign; Clark; Madison
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 7:47PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 747 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Urbana, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Urbana, London, Northridge, West Jefferson, Mechanicsburg, Choctaw Lake, Brighton, Milford Center, Lafayette, Tremont City, Woodstock, Catawba, Unionville Center, Mutual, Cable, Westville, Rosedale, State Route 4 at State Route 161, Resaca, and Powhattan. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 68 and 83. 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.

Flood Advisory

Area
Stark, OH; Summit, OH; Wayne, OH
Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 6:53PM EDT until September 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Stark County in northeastern Ohio... Southeastern Summit County in northeastern Ohio... Central Wayne County in northeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 652 PM EDT, Thunderstorms have produced 0.7 to 1.5 inches of rain across the area this evening. Additional thunderstorms approaching the area and may produce up to one inch of additional rainfall this evening. This additional rainfall may result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Canton, Wooster, Massillon, Green, Alliance, North Canton, Louisville, Orrville, Hartville, Dalton, New Franklin, Canal Fulton, Lakemore, East Canton, Smithville, Clinton, Meyers Lake, Hills And Dales, Limaville and Perry Heights. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

Flood Advisory

Area
Medina, OH; Summit, OH; Wayne, OH
Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 6:51PM EDT until September 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Medina County in northeastern Ohio... Southern Summit County in northeastern Ohio... Northern Wayne County in northeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 650 PM EDT, Earlier thunderstorms produced 0.7 to 1.5 inches of rain across the area. Additional thunderstorms are moving through the area this evening and may produce up to one inch of additional rainfall. This additional rainfall may result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, Wadsworth, Tallmadge, Rittman, Mogadore, Doylestown, Lodi, Creston, West Salem, Chippewa Lake and Stow. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.

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