Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 23:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:59AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 11:59pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
At 259 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Aurora, moving east at 40 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... Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Edgewood, Elsmere, Cheviot, Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill, Bellevue, Fort Wright, Dayton, Lawrenceburg, and Greendale. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 6. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 177 and 191. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 4.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern Indiana...northern Kentucky...and southwestern 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: 
Dearborn; Ohio; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Hamilton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH