First published Oct 14, 2026, 11:47:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 11:47:16 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 5:26PM EDT until October 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Gallia, southeastern Jackson, and north-central Lawrence counties in Ohio until 6:00 PM EDT. At 5:26 PM, a radar-indicated storm was near Oak Hill, moving east at 35 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts reported as the hazard.

Why it matters

The warning identifies a short-lived severe-weather threat and potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees in the affected counties.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 5:26PM EDT until October 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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