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WWUS81 KILN 041848
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
248 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

OHZ042-041930-
Darke OH-
248 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN DARKE
COUNTY THROUGH 330 PM EDT...

At 248 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Winchester,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Arcanum, New Madison, Wayne Lakes, Pitsburg, Hollansburg, Palestine,
and Sharpeye.

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.

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LAT...LON 4014 8481 3999 8447 3994 8467 3999 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 292DEG 24KT 4009 8491

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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