Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 12:27

At 326 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gratis, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Hamilton, Kettering, Middletown, Mason, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Springboro, Monroe, Trenton, Franklin, Bellbrook, Moraine, Carlisle, South Middletown, West Chester, West Carrollton, Waynesville, Morrow, Gratis, and Seven Mile. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 23 and 41. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 20 and 48. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.