Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 8:44PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Van Wert, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lima, Van Wert, Delphos, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville, Elida,
Ottoville, Ohio City, Spencerville In Allen County, Middle Point,
Cairo, Fort Jennings, Venedocia, Elgin, Yoder, Gomer, Rushmore,
Cavett, Dull, and Jonestown.
This includes Interstate 75 between mile markers 119 and 133.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
west central Ohio.
Area Description:
Putnam; Van Wert; Allen
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov