Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:07am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 407 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Kenton, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kenton, Richwood, Forest, West Mansfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory,
Ridgeway, Patterson, Grant, Raymond, Silver Creek, Byhalia, Broadway,
Middleburg, Pfeiffer, Hepburn, Pottersburg, Mentzer, Somersville, and
Big Springs.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for
central and 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:
Hardin; Logan; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov