Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:27PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 227 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Richwood,
moving east at 15 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...
Delaware, Marysville, Powell, Ashley, Radnor, Ostrander, Magnetic
Springs, Delaware State Park, Stratford, Bellepoint, Warrensburg,
Pharisburg, Leonardsburg, Kilbourne, New Dover, State Route 257 at US
Route 36, and Lewis Center.
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:
Union; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov