Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 13:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Rome, 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... Portsmouth, New Boston, Rosemount, Blue Creek, Friendship, Saint Paul, Firebrick, West Portsmouth, and Turkey Creek Lake. 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; Adams; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov