Strong Thunderstorm Nearing Wilmington: Seek Shelter, Use Caution
A strong thunderstorm with 45 mph wind gusts and heavy rain is impacting Fayette, Clinton, and Highland counties, including Wilmington; seek shelter if outdoors and motorists should use caution until 9:45 PM EDT.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Fayette, Clinton, and Highland counties due to a strong thunderstorm. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, OH, reports that as of 8:53 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wilmington, moving east at 30 mph.
This storm poses hazards including wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. The NWS indicates that gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor, and hydroplaning is possible.
Residents in Wilmington, Greenfield, Leesburg, New Vienna, Martinsville, Highland, East Monroe, Samantha, New Antioch, Rainsboro, Cuba, Lees Creek, Morrisville, New Martinsburg, Cowan Lake State Park, Burtonville, and Ogden should be prepared. If outdoors, the NWS advises seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists are urged to slow down and use extra caution.
This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and expires at 9:45 PM EDT. To report hazardous weather conditions, visit weather.gov/iln or submit your report via social media when safe to do so.
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