Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 7 at 1:40PM EST until March 7 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 139 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Thornport, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
Locations impacted include...
Buckeye Lake, Harbor Hills, Thornport, and Interstate 70 at State
Route 13.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 131 and 139.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Licking, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: