Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 10:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of
Greensburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Connersville, Batesville, Brookville, Centerville,
Cambridge City, Liberty, Hagerstown, New Paris, New Madison, Fountain
City, Dublin, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Glenwood, Lake Santee,
Franklin, Salem, Waterloo, and Blooming Grove.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 156.
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 9.
I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 145 and 166.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
southeastern and east central Indiana...and southwestern and 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:
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Darke; Preble; Butler
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov