Special Weather Statement 04/29/2025 17:37 for Ohio areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 8:37PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2025 - 5:37pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 837 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Hocking Hills State Park, 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... Hocking Hills State Park, Buena Vista in Hocking County, Starr, Gibisonville, Ilesboro, Haydenville, Lake Logan State Park, Laurelville, South Bloomingville, Logan, Enterprise, Murray City, Union Furnace, Oreville, Carbon Hill, Rockbridge, and Nelsonville. 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. 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: 
Hocking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH