Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 9:10PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 908 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Centerville,
moving east at 45 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...
Richmond, Connersville, Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown,
Fountain City, Dublin, Franklin, Waterloo, Abington, Milton, Greens
Fork, East Germantown, Spring Grove, Bethel, Economy, Boston, Mount
Auburn, Whitewater, and Richmond Municipal Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 156.
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:
Wayne; Fayette; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov