Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 04/04/2026 12:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Anna, 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... Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Roundhead, Montra, Jumbo, Walton, Maplewood, Mccartyville, New Hampshire, Swanders, Bloom Center, State Route 195 at State Route 235, and Lewistown. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 95 and 104. 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.
Area Description: 
Hardin; Auglaize; Shelby; Logan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH