Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 23:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
At 215 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Kincaid Springs, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Waverly, Piketon, Bainbridge, Pike Lake, Kincaid Springs, Londonderry, Beaver, Poplar Grove, Pike County Airport, Elm Grove, Omega, Buchanan, Givens, Summithill, Knockemstiff, Richmond Dale, Massieville, Linn, Lake White, and Scioto Trail State Park.
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 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; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH