Special Weather Statement 07/03/2024 16:01 for Ohio areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2024 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 700 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Leesburg, 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... Chillicothe, Hillsboro, Greenfield, Leesburg, Bainbridge, North Folk Village, Frankfort, South Salem, Bourneville, East Monroe, Samantha, Rainsboro, Lattaville, Paint Creek State Park, Knockemstiff, and New Martinsburg. 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: 
Fayette; Ross; Highland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH