Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 14:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 546 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine, moving northeast at 15 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... Bellefontaine, Kenton, Belle Center, Northwood, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Silver Creek, Mcmorran, Mentzer, Big Springs, and Lewistown. 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: 
Hardin; Logan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov