Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 18:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 9:10PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 910 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Jamestown, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Washington Court House, Wilmington, Cedarville, Sabina, Jamestown, Mount Sterling, Jeffersonville, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, New Jasper, Staunton, Good Hope, Frankfort, Clarksburg, South Solon, Midway, Bowersville, Port William, and Darbyville. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 50 and 79. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Clinton; Ross
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov