Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 7:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 746 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rockford,
moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Wapakoneta, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Rockford, Mendon, Buckland,
Uniopolis, Neptune, Kossuth, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and
Tama.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 114 and 118.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
west central Ohio.
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:
Mercer; Auglaize
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: