Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 12:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 323 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Vienna, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Leesburg, New Vienna, Martinsville, Highland, Lees Creek, Samantha, and Morrisville. 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: 
Clinton; Highland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov