Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 12:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Area Description: 
Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov