Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:05AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:05AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH**

At 305 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Mount Sterling to near New Holland to Washington Court House, moving southeast at 40 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, Ashville, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Kingston, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, Logan Elm Village, Fox, Stoutsville, Clarksburg, Darbyville, East Ringgold, Deer Creek Lake, Pancoastburg, Plano, Aw Marion State Park, and Derby.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 3:05 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

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