County Weather Stations and Related Information
NOTE: IF WEATHER INFORMATION DOES NOT DISPLAY, OR DATA IS NOT REASONABLE TO THE OTHER STATIONS IN THE AREA, THE WEATHER STATION MAY BE DOWN.
WEATHER STATEMENTS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: This means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorm to develop.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: This means that you can expect hail, heavy rain, severe lightning, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.
Tornado Watch: This means that conditions are favorable during the watch period for tornadoes to develop.
Tornado Warning: This means that a tornado has been sighted and you should take immediate action and move to a place of safety. Tornado Sirens and monitors are activated.
All clear messages are transmitted when the situation has cleared the area and a threat no longer exists.
The Van Wert EMA also issues Winter Weather Statements when conditions require such.
NOTE: THESE STATEMENTS ARE ONLY ISSUED WHEN VAN WERT EMA RECEIVES THEM FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
WHEN THE VAN WERT EMA IS NOT AVAILABLE, STATEMENTS ARE ISSUED BY THE VAN WERT CITY 911 DISPATCH CENTER.