Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:07am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 506 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located near
Pike Lake, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, Pike County Airport, Elm Grove, Omega,
Buchanan, Givens, Summithill, Linn, Lake White, Germany, Idaho,
Richmond Dale, and Stockdale.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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:
Ross; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov