Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2024 - 2:40pm
Expires:
July 3, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of
Xenia, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or
death.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Sabina, Jamestown, Jeffersonville, New Jasper,
Bowersville, Port William, Milledgeville, Octa, Paintersville,
Melvin, Rosemoor, Bloomington, Middleton Corner, Lumberton, Oakland,
Jasper Mills, Lees Creek, Reesville, and Kingman.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 43 and 71.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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.
Area Description:
Greene; Fayette; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH