Ohio Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 12:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 3:44PM EDT until July 21 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 344 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles west of Sistersville, or 12 miles north of St. Marys, moving east 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. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Washington County.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Washington, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV