Special Weather Statement
Automated copy of an official message. Issued by NWS Charleston WV, not written by Ohio Breaking News. No longer active. Always check the official page for the current version.
- Headline
- Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Jackson, Lawrence (and 1 area outside Ohio)
- Severity
- Moderate
- Issued
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:49 PM EDT
- Until
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 5:15 PM EDT
Official text
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rosemount, or over Portsmouth, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Portsmouth, Oak Hill, Wheelersburg, South Shore, Vernon, Powellsville, Mabee, Pedro, Sciotoville, and South Portsmouth. WHAT TO DO (from the National Weather Service): If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.