Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 12:47am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 347 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from St. Marys to Waynesfield, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive well ahead of any
rain.
Locations impacted include...
Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Anna, Fort
Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New
Knoxville, Chippewa Park, Moulton, Chickasaw, Uniopolis,
Kettlersville, Montezuma, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 114.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for
west central Ohio.
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:
Mercer; Auglaize; Shelby; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov