Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 9:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 944 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Winchester,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Versailles, Bradford, Union City, Ansonia, Webster,
Gettysburg, Osgood, North Star, Rossburg, Palestine, New Weston,
Yorkshire, Union Corners, Darke County Airport, Rose Hill, State
Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Willowdell, and Sharps
Crossing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
west central Ohio.
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:
Darke
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: