Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 12:35pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 335 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Chillicothe,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail, frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Ilesboro, Mooresville, Haydenville,
Laurelville, South Bloomingville, Massieville, Murray City, Union
Furnace, Adelphi, Hide-A-Way Hills, Oreville, Carbon Hill, Buena
Vista in Hocking County, Gibisonville, Hideaway Hills, Lake Logan
State Park, Summithill, and Londonderry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central and south central Ohio.
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.
Area Description:
Ross; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH