Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 2:19PM EDT until August 16 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

TORPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Carroll County in east central Ohio... Southern Columbiana County in east central Ohio... Northern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio... Hancock County in northern West Virginia... * Until 245 PM EDT. * At 219 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles northeast of Carrollton, moving east at 45 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. * Locations impacted include... East Liverpool, Wellsville, Carrollton, Calcutta, Chester, New Cumberland, Augusta, Salineville, Newell, Irondale, New Manchester, Stratton, Summitville, Mechanicstown, Hammondsville, Glenmoor and Beaver Creek State Park.

What to do: Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.

Issued by NWS Pittsburgh PA; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT.

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