Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 04/04/2026 11:55

At 255 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Arcanum, moving northeast at 45 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... Troy, Sidney, Piqua, Covington, Arcanum, Bradford, Pleasant Hill, Hardin, Laura, Fletcher, Pitsburg, Lockington, Union Corners, Polo, Newbern, Ballou, Circle Hill, and Farrington. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 76 and 93. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM 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.