Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 20:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1138 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Fort Thomas to Patriot, moving southeast at 20 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, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Reading, Madeira, Edgewood, Alexandria, Elsmere, Wyoming, Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Milford, Taylor Mill, and Bellevue. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 65 and 77. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 13. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 18 and 19. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 161 and 191. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 12. 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: 
Switzerland; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Grant; Pendleton; Hamilton; Clermont
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH