Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 5:22pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 822 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bainbridge,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size 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...
Wakefield, Pike County Airport, Pike Lake, Mooresville, May Hill,
Kincaid Springs, Omega, Locust Grove, Givens, Knockemstiff, Belfast,
Seaman, Bainbridge, Mount Joy, Bear Creek, Highland Holiday,
Massieville, Beaver, Lake White, and Rocky Fork Lake.
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.
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; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH