Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 19:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1044 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lawrenceburg, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Forest Park, Erlanger, Newport, Sharonville, Blue Ash, Springdale, Reading, Harrison, North College Hill, Edgewood, Elsmere, Wyoming, Cheviot, Fort Mitchell, and Villa Hills. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 5. I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 168 and 171. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 19. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 175 and 191. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 17. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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: 
Dearborn; Ohio; Boone; Kenton; Hamilton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH