Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 546 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Alger, moving northeast at 25 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... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Pfeiffer, Walton, Hepburn, and Mentzer. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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: 
Hardin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH