Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:01AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:01am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 601 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Canal Winchester, moving southeast at 50 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...
Lancaster, Pickerington, Logan, Canal Winchester, Nelsonville,
Baltimore, Bremen, Pleasantville, Hide-A-Way Hills, Royalton,
Lithopolis, Amanda, Thurston, Stoutsville, Carroll, Murray City,
Sugar Grove, Rushville, West Rushville, and Fairfield County Airport.
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:
Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov