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Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:59AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:59AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 1258 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Blanchester, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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 i...

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09/20/2026 · Lewiston edition

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**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:59AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH**

At 1258 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Blanchester, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Wilmington, Hillsboro, Blanchester, Sabina, Lynchburg, New Vienna, Morrow, Russell, Woodville, Maineville, Clarksville, Goshen, Martinsville, Midland, Highland, Butlerville, Pleasant Plain, St. Martin, Melvin, and State Route 123 at State Route 132.

This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 32 and 40.

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 12:59 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 1:30 AM UTC

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

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