Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:16am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 515 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hocking Hills
State Park, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Logan, Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, South Bloomingville, Buena
Vista in Hocking County, Enterprise, Gibisonville, Ilesboro, Union
Furnace, Haydenville, and Lake Logan State Park.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for
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:
Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov