Ohio Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/09/2026 20:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1117 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Coldwater, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Wabash, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena, and Maria Stein. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. 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