Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:37am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 436 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Washington Court House to near Leesburg, moving
east at 35 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...
Washington Court House, Greenfield, Leesburg, Bainbridge, Staunton,
Good Hope, Highland, South Salem, East Monroe, Austin, Jasper Mills,
Paint Creek State Park, Rock Mills, New Martinsburg, and Plano.
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:
Fayette; Clinton; Ross; Highland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov