Ohio Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 09:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
At 1219 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Circleville, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Lancaster, Amanda, Stoutsville, Tarlton, Clearport, Buena Vista in Hocking County, and US Route 22 at State Route 159. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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: 
Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov