Kentucky, Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 09:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1243 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of Rosemount, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, South Webster, Rosemount, Clarktown, Lucasville, Sciotodale, Franklin Furnace, Otway, Lombardsville, Saint Paul, Firebrick, Minford, Haverhill, West Portsmouth, Turkey Creek Lake, Friendship, Mcdermott, and Powellsville. 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: 
Lewis; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH