Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 10:49AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 1049 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD…Winds gusts up to 35 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or
death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Marysville, Bellefontaine, Urbana, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De
Graff, West Mansfield, Milford Center, Rushsylvania, Woodstock,
Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Cable, Raymond, Westville, New Jerusalem,
Broadway, Mcmorran, Pottersburg, and Kennard.
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.At 1049 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD…Winds gusts up to 35 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or
death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Marysville, Bellefontaine, Urbana, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De
Graff, West Mansfield, Milford Center, Rushsylvania, Woodstock,
Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Cable, Raymond, Westville, New Jerusalem,
Broadway, Mcmorran, Pottersburg, and Kennard.
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.10:49 AMAugust 10, 2026
