Indiana, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 18:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 928 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Centerville, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Richmond, Connersville, Centerville, Cambridge City, Liberty, Hagerstown, New Paris, Fountain City, Dublin, West College Corner, Franklin, Salem, Waterloo, Columbia, Bunker Hill, Abington, Brownsville, Eldorado, Milton, and West Manchester. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 156. I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 9. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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: 
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Preble
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH