Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 04/04/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 343 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Alger, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kenton, Forest, Dunkirk, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH