Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Castle,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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, Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown,
Fountain City, Dublin, Franklin, Waterloo, Milton, Greens Fork, East
Germantown, Economy, Mount Auburn, Mettel Field, Jacksonburg,
Interstate 70 at Exit 145, Bentonville, Williamsburg, and Beesons.
This includes I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 148.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov