Weather Warnings for Ohio

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Ohio
Alerts Updated: February 19, 2026, 10:16 am  UTC


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM EST until February 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 5:15 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Beaver; Allegheny; Washington; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio


Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 5:06AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: Areas of locally dense fog, with visibility below a quarter mile at times, will require lower speeds and greater distances between vehicles this morning. Motorists should use caution if out driving and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Please allow for greater distances between vehicles and do not assume the road ahead is unobstructed. Use low beam headlights, and allow more time to reach your destination safely. The fog is expected to gradually lift and dissipate between 8 and 10 AM this morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 5:06 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 4:16AM EST until February 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile at times in dense fog. * WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, Portage, and Trumbull Counties. In Pennsylvania, Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:16 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Portage; Trumbull; Mahoning; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 4:16AM EST until February 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile at times in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:16 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Hancock; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 4:16AM EST until February 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile at times in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:16 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga; Seneca; Huron; Medina; Summit


Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 3:47AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: Widespread fog has developed this morning. Some patchy dense fog is also being observed. Motorists are advised to prepare for quickly changing conditions with visibilities reduced below a quarter mile in some locations. The fog will slowly improve by mid to late morning. When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 3:47 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto