Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:39pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 238 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Leesburg,
moving east at 55 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...
Chillicothe, Greenfield, Leesburg, North Folk Village, Staunton, Good
Hope, Frankfort, South Salem, Bourneville, East Monroe,
Andersonville, Austin, Lattaville, Knockemstiff, Rock Mills, and New
Martinsburg.
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 central and
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:
Fayette; Ross; Highland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: