Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Arcanum, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Troy, Sidney, Piqua, Covington, Arcanum, Bradford, Pleasant Hill,
Hardin, Laura, Fletcher, Pitsburg, Lockington, Union Corners, Polo,
Newbern, Ballou, Circle Hill, and Farrington.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 76 and 93.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 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:
Darke; Shelby; Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov