Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Until 2:15 PM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of east central Ohio, southwestern Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. The alert was issued after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• East Central Ohio: Southeastern Belmont County and Northeastern Monroe County.
• Southwestern Pennsylvania: Northwestern Greene County.
• Northern West Virginia: Marshall County.

Impacted locations include Moundsville, Powhatan Point, Glen Dale, Cameron, Beallsville, Clarington, Aleppo, Jerusalem, Wilson, Glen Easton, Grove Oak, Lone Oak, Beelers Station, Grand Vue Park, Rocklick, and Woodlands.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take immediate cover. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building and stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 1:50 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles northeast of Woodsfield, moving east at 55 mph. The primary hazard is a tornado identified via radar-indicated rotation. Expected impacts include:

• Dangerous flying debris for those without shelter.
• Potential destruction or significant damage to mobile homes.
• Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
• Likely tree damage.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 1:50 PM EDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 2:15 PM EDT.