Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 426 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Fort Loramie to De Graff, moving east at 20 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...
Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De
Graff, Hardin, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Logansville, Lake Loramie
State Park, Mcmorran, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, Bloom
Center, Pemberton, and Lewistown.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 101.
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:
Shelby; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov