Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH**

At 623 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Greenville, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Greenville, Covington, Arcanum, Bradford, Union City, New Madison, Wayne Lakes, Gettysburg, Eldorado, Verona, West Manchester, Pitsburg, Bethel, Hollansburg, Gordon, Palestine, Ithaca, Castine, Union Corners, and Sharps Crossing.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 6:23 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 7:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*