Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:04PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of
Rosemount, moving east at 30 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...
Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, South Webster, Rosemount,
Clarktown, Sciotodale, Franklin Furnace, Lucasville, Lombardsville,
Saint Paul, Firebrick, Minford, West Portsmouth, Sciotoville, Turkey
Creek Lake, Friendship, Mcdermott, Powellsville, and Garrison.
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:
Lewis; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov