The National Weather Service has extended a tornado warning for Muskingum County on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as severe weather continues to impact east-central Ohio. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take immediate precautions and seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
The warning extension was issued after radar indicated strong rotation within a severe thunderstorm moving through the region. Local emergency services are actively monitoring the storm's path and have warned of potential hazards, including damaging winds, hail, and flying debris.
Authorities urge community members to stay indoors, avoid travel until the storm passes, and keep emergency alert systems active to receive further updates as the situation develops.