Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near West Union, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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... West Union, Peebles, Seaman, Lucasville, Blue Creek, Rarden, Otway, Lombardsville, Dunkinsville, Wamsley, Mcdermott, Mount Joy, Cedar Mills, and West Portsmouth. 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: 
Adams; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov