Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 1:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2024 - 10:52am
Expires:
September 22, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
At 152 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ansonia to near Versailles to Bradford, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sidney, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Newport,
Bradford, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, New Knoxville, Hardin,
Webster, Russia, Gettysburg, Port Jefferson, Osgood, Chickasaw,
Burkettsville, and North Star.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 86 and 109.
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:
Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH