Scioto County Storm Chaser Center

10/19/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
207 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026

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Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-
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Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Grayson, Grayson Lake State Park, Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Breaks Interstate Park, Grundy, Hurley, Davenport, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
207 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026
..PATCHY FROST POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING...

The combination of clear skies and light surface winds will yield overnight temperatures falling into the upper 30s to low 40s. This will result in the potential for some patchy frost development late tonight and early Tuesday morning. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

10/19/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
204 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026

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Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-
Fairfield-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
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Including the cities of Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet, Maysville, Tollesboro, Head Of Grassy, Camp Dix, Vanceburg, Kenton, Ada, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Delaware, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Downtown Columbus, Newark, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Lancaster, Pickerington, Mason, Lebanon, Landen, Springboro, Franklin, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan, Milford, Summerside, Mount Carmel, Mount Repose, Withamsville, Mulberry, Day Heights, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Ripley, Aberdeen, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union, Manchester, Peebles, Seaman, Wi******er, Waverly, Pike Lake, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg
204 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026
..PATCHY FROST POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

Clear skies and light winds will lead to another cool night across the region. Overnight lows will dip into the mid to upper 30s in outlying areas. This will result in the potential for some patchy frost development late tonight and early Tuesday morning.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

10/19/2026

Forecast Valid: 9am EDT Oct 19, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 25, 2026

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Tuesday
Patchy frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67. Light north wind.

Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Light north wind.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

10/19/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
911 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026

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Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-
Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-
Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-
Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-
Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
911 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Patchy frost will be possible late tonight into Tuesday morning.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

10/19/2026

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10/18/2026

Forecast Valid: 5am EDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 24, 2026

Today
Patchy fog before 9am. Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind.

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Monday
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Light northeast wind.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

10/18/2026

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER?

What would you do if a severe storm hit your area and you suddenly had no cell phone service? What if severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings were issued for your area, but you never received the alerts on your cell phone?

Don't rely on your cell phone as your only source of emergency weather alerts! Cell service can be disrupted during severe weather, potentially leaving you without critical warnings when you need them most.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by investing in a Midland NOAA Weather Alert Radio. These radios can provide important weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service, helping you stay informed when dangerous weather threatens your area.

Take action today! Visit MidlandUSA.com and purchase one or two NOAA Weather Alert Radios for your home and family. While you're at it, consider purchasing a few extra radios as thoughtful, potentially life-saving gifts for your family members and friends.

Don't wait until severe weather strikes to prepare. Be weather-aware, stay informed, and help keep your family safe!

Jackson
Partial County Description - SAME Location Code - Station ID - Station Name - Frequency - Status
All - 039079 - KIH39 - Ashland - 162.550 - NORMAL
All - 039079 - KZZ46 - Athens - 162.425 - NORMAL
All - 039079 - KJY68 - Chillicothe - 162.500 - NORMAL
All - 039079 - WXM69 - Otway - 162.525 - NORMAL

10/18/2026

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER?

What would you do if a severe storm hit your area and you suddenly had no cell phone service? What if severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings were issued for your area, but you never received the alerts on your cell phone?

Don't rely on your cell phone as your only source of emergency weather alerts! Cell service can be disrupted during severe weather, potentially leaving you without critical warnings when you need them most.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by investing in a Midland NOAA Weather Alert Radio. These radios can provide important weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service, helping you stay informed when dangerous weather threatens your area.

Take action today! Visit MidlandUSA.com and purchase one or two NOAA Weather Alert Radios for your home and family. While you're at it, consider purchasing a few extra radios as thoughtful, potentially life-saving gifts for your family members and friends.

Don't wait until severe weather strikes to prepare. Be weather-aware, stay informed, and help keep your family safe!

Adams
Partial County Description - SAME Location Code - Station ID - Station Name - Frequency - Status
All - 039001 - KZZ49 - Maysville - 162.425 - NORMAL
All - 039001 - WXM69 - Otway - 162.525 - NORMAL

10/17/2026

🌡️ Get Ready for a Chilly Night in Scioto County! 🥶

Are you ready for a significant drop in temperatures tonight? Forecast lows across Scioto County are expected to fall into the lower 30s°F, bringing a taste of early-season chill to the region. Some locations could approach the freezing mark, so be sure to bundle up and take precautions to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing.

Stay weather-aware and prepare for a cold night ahead! ❄️

Scioto County Storm Chaser Center is a Non-Profit Organization that was founded on August 22, 2005. This organization was formed to provide weather information to the public in Scioto County, Ohio and surrounding counties. The surrounding counties are Adams, Jackson, Lawrence and Pike in Ohio, and G...

10/17/2026

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER?

What would you do if a severe storm hit your area and you suddenly had no cell phone service? What if severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings were issued for your area, but you never received the alerts on your cell phone?

Don't rely on your cell phone as your only source of emergency weather alerts! Cell service can be disrupted during severe weather, potentially leaving you without critical warnings when you need them most.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by investing in a Midland NOAA Weather Alert Radio. These radios can provide important weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service, helping you stay informed when dangerous weather threatens your area.

Take action today! Visit https://MidlandUSA.com and purchase one or two NOAA Weather Alert Radios for your home and family. While you're at it, consider purchasing a few extra radios as thoughtful, potentially life-saving gifts for your family members and friends.

Don't wait until severe weather strikes to prepare. Be weather-aware, stay informed, and help keep your family safe! See less