Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/17/2026 12:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hocking Hills State Park, or 11 miles southwest of Logan, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Creola.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Vinton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov