Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:29PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 129 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ashville,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lancaster, Ashville, Bremen, Hide-A-Way Hills, Royalton, Amanda,
Stoutsville, Sugar Grove, Rushville, West Rushville, Fairfield County
Airport, Aw Marion State Park, East Ringgold, US Route 22 at State
Route 159, Hideaway Hills, Duvall, Slate Run Metro Park, Clearport,
North Berne, and Enterprise.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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:
Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov