Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 14:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Peebles, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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... Vanceburg, Rome, Blue Creek, Friendship, Sandy Springs, Garrison, Buena Vista in Scioto County, Saint Paul, Firebrick, Wamsley, Cedar Mills, 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