Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 13:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Washington Court House, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Washington Court House, Circleville, Greenfield, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, Staunton, Good Hope, Frankfort, Fox, Clarksburg, Darbyville, South Salem, Deer Creek Lake, Austin, Madison Mills, Rock Mills, and New Martinsburg. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 84 and 90. 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: 
Madison; Fayette; Pickaway; Ross; Highland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov