Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH**

At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Washington Court House, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Washington Court House, Circleville, Greenfield, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, Staunton, Good Hope, Frankfort, Fox, Clarksburg, Darbyville, South Salem, Deer Creek Lake, Austin, Madison Mills, Rock Mills, and New Martinsburg.

This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 84 and 90.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

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