Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 441 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Bremen, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Kettlersville, Fryburg, and Lake Loramie State Park. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 110. 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: 
Auglaize; Shelby
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov