Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 15:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Geneva, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, Rockford, Wabash, Chattanooga, and Tama. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Mercer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov