Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 17:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 836 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Winchester, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Greenville, Versailles, Arcanum, Union City, Ansonia, Wayne Lakes, Gettysburg, Palestine, Darke County Airport, Sharpeye, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Abbottsville, Sharps Crossing, and Pikeville. 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: 
Darke
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov