Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:21PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Johnstown to near Canal Winchester.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Thornport, Harbor Hills,
Crooksville, Thornville, Junction City, and Glenford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov