Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/17/2026 11:52

At 251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Circleville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Locations impacted include... Circleville, Logan, Ashville, South Bloomfield, Kingston, Hocking Hills State Park, Logan Elm Village, Fox, Amanda, Stoutsville, Laurelville, Sugar Grove, Adelphi, Tarlton, East Ringgold, US Route 22 at State Route 159, Clearport, South Bloomingville, Aw Marion State Park, and Buena Vista in Hocking County. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. 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.