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06/14/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Alert for Wheeling & Ohio County – Sunday, June 14

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the primary threats being damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

🕒 Greatest Threat for Wheeling:
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, with the highest potential between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

🌪️ Main Hazards • Damaging wind gusts capable of downing trees and power lines
• Isolated tornadoes possible within a line of storms
• Severe hail is not expected to be a significant threat today

📍 Risk Level Wheeling and much of the Ohio Valley are under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather. A few storms could become significant, with wind gusts exceeding 75 mph possible in the strongest storms.

✅ Be Prepared • Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings
• Secure outdoor items before storms arrive
• Know where to seek shelter if a warning is issued
• Monitor forecast updates throughout the day

Ohio County 911 urges residents to remain weather aware this afternoon and evening. If a warning is issued for your area, take immediate protective action. ⛈️🌪️🚨

06/13/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Outlook for Wheeling & Ohio County – Sunday, June 14

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with Wheeling and the Ohio Valley included in the risk area.

🕑 Greatest Threat Timing: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (could extend until 9:00 PM)

💨 Primary Hazard: Damaging straight-line winds

🌪️ Secondary Threats: Isolated tornadoes and small hail cannot be ruled out

⚡ Confidence is increasing that severe storms will develop, and a few storms could become significant.

What Residents Should Do:

✅ Monitor updated forecasts throughout the day

✅ Ensure you can receive weather watches and warnings

✅ Have a plan to seek shelter quickly if warnings are issued

The Ohio Valley, including Wheeling, is expected to see the most favorable conditions for severe weather during the afternoon and early evening hours as a cold front moves through the region.
🚨⛈️🌪️

06/12/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Potential for Wheeling Area – Sunday, June 14

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening across the Ohio Valley, including Wheeling and Ohio County, WV.

Potential Hazards: 🌧️ Heavy Rain
💨 Damaging Winds
🧊 Large Hail
🌪️ Isolated Tornadoes

Timing:
⏰ Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening

What We Know:

Wheeling is located near the eastern edge of the risk area identified by the National Weather Service.

The severity of Sunday's storms will depend on how much cloud cover and shower activity develops during the morning.

Less cloud cover could allow for a greater severe weather threat.

Ohio County residents are encouraged to: ✔ Monitor weather forecasts throughout the weekend
✔ Ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your phone
✔ Have multiple ways to receive warnings
✔ Review severe weather safety plans before storms arrive

🚨 Ohio County / Wheeling Area Weather Update 🚨Friday, June 12, 2026The National Weather Service is highlighting strong t...
06/12/2026

🚨 Ohio County / Wheeling Area Weather Update 🚨

Friday, June 12, 2026

The National Weather Service is highlighting strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across much of West Virginia, including the Northern Panhandle.

⚠️ Primary Threats for Wheeling & Ohio County
• Damaging wind gusts capable of downing trees and power lines
• Heavy rainfall with localized flash flooding, especially in poor drainage areas
• Isolated large hail possible
• A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, but wind is the primary concern

🕑 Timing
• Greatest concern: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM today
• Storms may develop quickly and become severe with little warning.

🌧️ Rainfall
• Most locations around Wheeling can expect 0.25" to 0.50" of rain through the weekend.
• Stronger storms could produce 1 inch or more in localized areas.

🌡️ Temperatures
• High today near 81°F in Wheeling.
• Warm and humid conditions will help fuel afternoon storm development.

📅 Looking Ahead
• Saturday: Drier with lower storm chances.
• Sunday: Another cold front may bring another round of strong to severe storms to northern and northeastern West Virginia.

✅ Preparedness Tips
• Secure outdoor items before storms arrive.
• Monitor weather alerts throughout the afternoon and evening.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Report storm damage, flooding, or downed trees/power lines to local authorities.

Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

06/11/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:15 PM EDT.

🌩️ Hazards:
• Wind gusts up to 60 MPH
• Small hail
• Potential damage to trees, power lines, roofs, and siding

📍 Areas Included in the Warning:
• Northern Belmont County, OH
• Southeastern Columbiana County, OH
• Southeastern Harrison County, OH
• Southern Jefferson County, OH
• Northwestern Allegheny County, PA
• Northwestern Washington County, PA
• Southwestern Butler County, PA
• Beaver County, PA
• Southern Lawrence County, PA
• Brooke County, WV
• Hancock County, WV
• Ohio County, WV

📍 Locations Impacted Include:
• Wheeling, WV
• West Liberty, WV
• Weirton, WV
• Wellsburg, WV
• Steubenville, OH
• East Liverpool, OH
• Beaver Falls, PA
• Aliquippa, PA
• Monaca, PA
• East Palestine, OH
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Moon Township, PA
• Cranberry Township, PA
• Franklin Park, PA
• Ross Township, PA
• McCandless Township, PA
• Butler, PA
• Avella, PA
• Clearview, WV
• Shaler Township, PA

Stay weather aware and monitor trusted local weather sources for updates.

06/11/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:15 PM EDT for portions of Coshocton, Muskingum, and Guernsey Counties in Ohio.

🌩️ Hazards:
• Wind gusts up to 60 MPH
• Small hail
• Potential damage to trees, roofs, and siding

📍 Communities impacted include:
Coshocton, West Lafayette, Dresden, Frazeysburg, Conesville, Plainfield, Otsego, Cooperdale, and Boden.

🏠 If you are in the warned area, move indoors immediately and stay away from windows. Secure outdoor items and be prepared for strong winds and possible power outages.

Monitor local weather sources and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.

06/10/2026

DATE: June 10, 2026 REVISED

NEWS RELEASE
Lane Restriction on WV 2, River Road, in Wheeling, Extended Until Late June 2026

Ohio County, WV – A portion of WV 2, near 46 River Road, in Wheeling, will have a lane restriction, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., through late June, for a main gas line replacement. A temporary traffic light or flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect delays.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may change the project schedule

06/09/2026

🚨 Ohio Valley Weather Alert – Wheeling Area 🚨

The National Weather Service is forecasting a warm, humid, and active weather pattern through Friday, with the greatest potential for severe weather occurring Friday afternoon and evening.

What Wheeling-area residents should know: 🌩️ Severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday through Friday

Damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning are possible.

The highest threat period currently appears to be Friday afternoon and evening.

🌧️ Flash flooding is also possible

Localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas, urban locations, and poor drainage areas.

Areas experiencing multiple rounds of heavy rain will have the greatest flooding risk.

⚠️ Forecast confidence remains low

The exact timing and location of storms cannot yet be determined.

Conditions may change as additional forecast information becomes available.

✅ Now is the time to prepare

Ensure you can receive weather alerts.

Review emergency plans with your family.

Stay weather aware, especially later this week.

🌪️ Tornado Awareness: It Can Happen Here 🌪️The National Weather Service has confirmed at least six tornadoes touched dow...
06/09/2026

🌪️ Tornado Awareness: It Can Happen Here 🌪️

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least six tornadoes touched down across southwestern Pennsylvania on June 6, 2026, including several EF1 tornadoes with winds up to 110 mph. These tornadoes developed quickly within a line of severe thunderstorms and caused damage to homes, trees, and infrastructure.

This serves as an important reminder that tornadoes can occur in our region with little warning.

✅ Know where you will shelter before severe weather strikes.
✅ Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially at night.
✅ Move immediately to a basement or the lowest level of a sturdy building when a Tornado Warning is issued.
✅ Stay away from windows and exterior walls.
✅ Keep an emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, medications, and important documents.

Remember: Tornado Watches mean conditions are favorable for tornadoes. Tornado Warnings mean a tornado has been detected or indicated by radar—take shelter immediately.

Ohio County residents are encouraged to stay weather aware throughout the severe weather season. Seconds matter when warnings are issued.

🚨 If you receive a Tornado Warning, do not wait to see the storm. Take shelter immediately.

⚠️ Ohio County / Wheeling Area Weather Briefing🌧️ TODAY (Tuesday)A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for excessive rainfall e...
06/09/2026

⚠️ Ohio County / Wheeling Area Weather Briefing

🌧️ TODAY (Tuesday)
A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for excessive rainfall exists across the region, with the greatest flooding concern in eastern Ohio, including the Ohio Valley. Slow-moving storms may produce localized flash flooding this afternoon and evening, especially in poor-drainage and low-lying areas.

⛈️ WEDNESDAY
A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is in place for Wheeling and the surrounding Ohio Valley.

Primary Threats:
🌬️ Damaging wind gusts (58+ mph)
🧊 Large hail (1" diameter or larger)
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌧️ Heavy downpours

Timing: Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

What This Means for Wheeling:
While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could quickly become strong to severe, producing isolated damage from wind and hail. Outdoor activities should have a plan to move indoors if warnings are issued.

Preparedness Tips:
✅ Monitor forecasts and weather alerts
✅ Ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your phone
✅ Secure loose outdoor items before Wednesday afternoon
✅ Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions

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1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV
26003

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