Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:51AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 10:51pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 151 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Belfast, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Marshall, Bainbridge, Pike Lake, Kincaid Springs, Belfast,
Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Cynthiana, Emerald, Sinking
Spring, May Hill, Knockemstiff, Berrysville, Highland County Airport,
Rocky Fork Lake, Elm Grove, Rainsboro, and Serpent Mound.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for south 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:
Ross; Highland; Adams; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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