Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 17:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:51PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Buchtel, or near Athens, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Glouster, Chauncey, Jacksonville, Trimble, Burr Oak State Park, and The Plains.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Morgan; Athens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV