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Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion,OH, 100 Executive Drive, Marion, OH (2026)

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Test, Test, Test. Disregard the Tornado/Thunderstorm Sirens. We will be setting them off at 11:30 for test purposes. Again this will be only a test. Thank you.

Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/M9oHm3o

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 5:12AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

KNOX MARION MORROW

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARDINGTON, MARION, MOUNT GILEAD,
AND MOUNT VERNON.

AFFECTS: Knox, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/AqYbN49

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 5:12 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 8:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

KNOX MARION MORROW

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARDINGTON, MARION, MOUNT GILEAD,
AND MOUNT VERNON.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/AqYbN49

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:49AM EDT until September 5 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Marion County in north central Ohio...
Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Western Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Southwestern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 445 AM EDT.

* At 348 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Vanlue to Forest to 6 miles east of Alger, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Marion, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Cardington,
Ashley, Prospect, La Rue, Morral, Waldo, Marseilles, Carey, Nevada,
Caledonia, New Bloomington, Edison, Green Camp, Harpster, and
Oceola.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH; Wyandot, OH

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/GsG18jX

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 3:49 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 4:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Marion County in north central Ohio...
Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Western Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Southwestern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 445 AM EDT.

* At 348 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Vanlue to Forest to 6 miles east of Alger, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Marion, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Cardington,
Ashley, Prospect, La Rue, Morral, Waldo, Marseilles, Carey, Nevada,
Caledonia, New Bloomington, Edison, Green Camp, Harpster, and
Oceola.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/GsG18jX

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:37AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

CRAWFORD KNOX MARION
MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

HANCOCK WYANDOT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BUCYRUS, CARDINGTON, CAREY,
CRESTLINE, FINDLAY, GALION, MANSFIELD, MARION, MOUNT GILEAD,
MOUNT VERNON, AND UPPER SANDUSKY.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Hancock, OH; Knox, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH; Richland, OH; Wyandot, OH

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/rU6tWQS

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 2:37 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 8:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

CRAWFORD KNOX MARION
MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

HANCOCK WYANDOT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BUCYRUS, CARDINGTON, CAREY,
CRESTLINE, FINDLAY, GALION, MANSFIELD, MARION, MOUNT GILEAD,
MOUNT VERNON, AND UPPER SANDUSKY.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/rU6tWQS

09/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Your Retirement, Larry Yoder! 🎉

After an incredible 38 years of service as an Auxiliary Deputy and 16 years serving as our ESORN/Property/Fleet Officer, we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Larry Yoder!

Larry has dedicated more than three decades to serving the Marion County community and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. His commitment, dependability, and willingness to serve have made a lasting impact on our office, our employees, and the community we are honored to serve.

For 38 years, Larry answered the call as an Auxiliary Deputy, giving countless hours of his time and service. For the past 16 years, he has also played an important role behind the scenes as our ESORN/Property/Fleet Officer, helping keep our operations running smoothly.

Larry, thank you for 38 years of dedication, sacrifice, and service! Your contributions will not be forgotten, and you will certainly be missed around the Sheriff’s Office.

Please join us in congratulating Larry on his retirement and wishing him all the best in this next chapter! 👏

Congratulations, Larry! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement! 🎉

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 7:19PM EDT until September 3 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Galion, or 7
miles east of Bucyrus, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, North Robinson, Shauck, and Iberia.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/MB2BrJn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 7:19 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 7:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Galion, or 7
miles east of Bucyrus, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, North Robinson, Shauck, and Iberia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/MB2BrJn

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 7:02PM EDT until September 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 649 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

ASHLAND CRAWFORD KNOX
MARION MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHEAST OHIO

ASHTABULA HOLMES MAHONING
MEDINA PORTAGE STARK
SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

WYANDOT

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

CRAWFORD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA,
AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, CANTON,
CARDINGTON, CAREY, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, GALION, GENEVA, KENT,
KILLBUCK, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA,
MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, ORRVILLE,
RAVENNA, RITTMAN, STREETSBORO, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY,
WADSWORTH, WARREN, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

AFFECTS: Ashland, OH; Ashtabula, OH; Crawford, OH; Holmes, OH; Knox, OH; Mahoning, OH; Marion, OH; Medina, OH; Morrow, OH; Portage, OH; Richland, OH; Stark, OH; Summit, OH; Trumbull, OH; Wayne, OH; Wyandot, OH; Crawford, PA

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/QZS4p3u

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 7:02 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 10:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 649 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

ASHLAND CRAWFORD KNOX
MARION MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHEAST OHIO

ASHTABULA HOLMES MAHONING
MEDINA PORTAGE STARK
SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

WYANDOT

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

CRAWFORD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA,
AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, CANTON,
CARDINGTON, CAREY, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, GALION, GENEVA, KENT,
KILLBUCK, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA,
MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, ORRVILLE,
RAVENNA, RITTMAN, STREETSBORO, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY,
WADSWORTH, WARREN, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/QZS4p3u

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 6:36PM EDT until September 3 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Southern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 636 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sycamore to Arlington, moving southeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Marion, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Crestline,
Forest, La Rue, Morral, Marseilles, Nevada, Caledonia, New
Bloomington, Edison, North Robinson, Harpster, Kirby, Shauck, and
Iberia.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH; Wyandot, OH

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/NtooQsj

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 6:36 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 7:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Southern Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 636 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sycamore to Arlington, moving southeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Marion, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Mount Gilead, Galion, Crestline,
Forest, La Rue, Morral, Marseilles, Nevada, Caledonia, New
Bloomington, Edison, North Robinson, Harpster, Kirby, Shauck, and
Iberia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/NtooQsj

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 3:03PM EDT until September 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
--------
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
649 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE
HURON KNOX LORAIN
MARION MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHEAST OHIO

ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA
HOLMES LAKE MAHONING
MEDINA PORTAGE STARK
SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

HANCOCK LUCAS OTTAWA
SANDUSKY SENECA WOOD
WYANDOT

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

CRAWFORD ERIE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA,
AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BELLEVUE, BOARDMAN,
BOWLING GREEN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON,
CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CLYDE, CONNEAUT,
CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, ERIE, FINDLAY, FOSTORIA, FREMONT,
GALION, GENEVA, GENOA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD,
MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD,
MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE,
NORWALK, OAK HARBOR, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, PERRYSBURG,
PORT CLINTON, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL,
STREETSBORO, TIFFIN, TITUSVILLE, TOLEDO, UPPER SANDUSKY,
WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK,
WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

AFFECTS: Ashland, OH; Ashtabula, OH; Crawford, OH; Cuyahoga, OH; Erie, OH; Geauga, OH; Hancock, OH; Holmes, OH; Huron, OH; Knox, OH; Lake, OH; Lorain, OH; Lucas, OH; Mahoning, OH; Marion, OH; Medina, OH; Morrow, OH; Ottawa, OH; Portage, OH; Richland, OH; Sandusky, OH; Seneca, OH; Stark, OH; Summit, OH; Trumbull, OH; Wayne, OH; Wood, OH; Wyandot, OH; Crawford, PA; Erie, PA

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/3ypuCl9

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 3:03 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 10:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
649 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE
HURON KNOX LORAIN
MARION MORROW RICHLAND

IN NORTHEAST OHIO

ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA
HOLMES LAKE MAHONING
MEDINA PORTAGE STARK
SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE

IN NORTHWEST OHIO

HANCOCK LUCAS OTTAWA
SANDUSKY SENECA WOOD
WYANDOT

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

CRAWFORD ERIE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA,
AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BELLEVUE, BOARDMAN,
BOWLING GREEN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON,
CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CLYDE, CONNEAUT,
CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, ERIE, FINDLAY, FOSTORIA, FREMONT,
GALION, GENEVA, GENOA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD,
MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD,
MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE,
NORWALK, OAK HARBOR, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, PERRYSBURG,
PORT CLINTON, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL,
STREETSBORO, TIFFIN, TITUSVILLE, TOLEDO, UPPER SANDUSKY,
WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK,
WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/3ypuCl9

09/03/2026

The Administration Office at the Marion County Sheriff's Office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. CHL and Webcheck services will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

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