Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Mason, WV ∙ Rutland, OH ∙ Thurman, OH ∙ Syracuse, OH ∙ West Columbia, WV ∙ Langsville, OH ∙ Centerville, OH ∙ Pomeroy, OH ∙ Point Plaesant Mason County Airport, WV ∙ Bidwell, OH

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 316 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025 The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... * Until 345 AM EDT. * At 315 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Rio Grande, moving east at 55 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Rio Grande around 320 AM EDT. Rutland around 325 AM EDT. New Haven, Mason, and Pomeroy around 330 AM EDT. Racine around 335 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cheshire, Vinton, Salem Center, Lakin, Hartford City, Syracuse, Middleport, and Kyger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3900 8253 3904 8239 3903 8232 3905 8232 3914 8198 3893 8189 3886 8245 TIME...MOT...LOC 0715Z 259DEG 48KT 3893 8241 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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