Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 04/04/2026 12:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sidney, moving northeast at 50 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... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Quincy, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Logansville, Plattsville, Mcmorran, Maplewood, Bloom Center, and Pemberton. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 90 and 96. 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; Shelby; Logan; Champaign
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH