Tornado Warning Issued for Greene County, Ohio

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A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located seven miles south of Xenia, Ohio, on Friday, February 20, 2026, prompting a new tornado warning for the area. This comes after Greene County experienced a previous tornado warning that expired Thursday morning as storms moved out of the region. The current threat extends beyond Greene County, with 32 tornado warnings issued across the state of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio on Friday.

Why it matters

Tornado warnings are serious weather events that require immediate action to protect lives and property. The Xenia area has a history of tornado activity, and the region is currently under heightened risk due to the severe storm system moving through the Midwest.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Greene County, Ohio, as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located seven miles south of Xenia, moving east at 30 mph. This follows a previous tornado warning that expired in the area on Thursday. The current threat extends beyond Greene County, with 32 tornado warnings issued across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio on Friday.

• The current tornado warning was issued on Friday, February 20, 2026.
• The previous tornado warning for Greene County expired on Thursday morning.

What’s next

Residents in the affected areas should continue to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.