Special Weather Statement, NWS Wilmington, OH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
647 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A low pressure system will track into the Great Lakes tonight
while its associated cold front sweeps east across the Ohio
Valley. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected
as the cold front moves through. High pressure will gradually
build back into the region late Saturday night into Sunday. More
seasonable temperatures will spread into the area for the
weekend.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #38 is in effect for entire CWA until
07Z or 2 am EST.  Previous discussion below is still valid.

For tonight, focus remains on the potential for severe weather
across the region as low pressure tracks toward Lake Huron
while its attendant cold front sweeps east across the region.
Convection to our west over Indiana still remains somewhat
elevated. In addition, the airmass over our area is still
slightly capped and somewhat mixed out in the low levels, which
has lowered boundary layer moisture some from projected
forecasts. With dynamic energy rounding the base of a large
scale trough, and with large scale ascent taking place this
evening, cap should erode, allowing thunderstorms to develop and
move into our western zones. High resolution models continue to
indicate that these storms may eventually merge amongst
themselves while the cold front and any convection along its
boundary catches up. Potential still exists for some rotating
storms which will pose large hail and damaging winds. Tornado
threat is still there but will depend largely how much the
boundary layer remains linked to the atmosphere above into the
evening hours. Severe threat will then tend toward more of a
damaging wind threat as the convection tries to form a qlcs
structure across our eastern zones. In any case, thunderstorms
are expected to exit our far east between 1 am EST and 4 am EST.
A dry slot (i.e. sinking air and lack of deep moisture) is
still expected late tonight in the wake of frontal passage. Lows
will be set by morning as CAA takes place and continues into
Saturday. They should range from the mid 30s west to the upper
40s east.

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.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Parent large scale mid level trough is expected to pass across
the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on Saturday. CAA will result in
slowly falling temperatures through the day. A few instability
rain/and or snow showers may occur, but should end by Saturday
evening. It will be brisk, but winds do not look as gusty as
previously forecast. Gusts should be more in the 30 to 35 mph
range.

For Saturday night, mid level trough will exit to the east.
Surface high pressure will gradually build into the Ohio Valley
late. CAA stratocumulus will linger through at least early
morning, with clearing expected from southwest to northwest
late. Lows will fall into the lower to mid 20s.

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.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Period will begin with high pressure centered just to the south of
the fa in se KY. Skies will be mostly sunny, but temperatures will
be seasonal with highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Model continue with their differences for Sunday night into Monday
with how quickly pcpn returns on the backside of the high. The
GFS is slowed down it's pcpn from yesterday and is concentrating
across southern sections. The CMC hemispheric and NAM are showing
similar solutions, while the ECMWF remains dry. Trended the forecast
towards the consensus solution. Temps and thicknesses are low enuf
that the pcpn should fall as a rain snow mix.

This first shot of pcpn slips e on Monday, before a more substantial
area of pcpn lifts up into the region during the later half of
Monday night. A warm front lifting through the region will keep
temperatures warm enough for all rain. The best rain chances on
Tuesday will be in the morning. Well above normal temperatures will
return as highs will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s.

Pcpn chance taper down during Tuesday aftn, then a cold front will
swing through the region on Wednesday. Showers and possibly a
thunderstorms (around the Ohio River) will develop Tuesday night and
will last into Wednesday until fropa. Highs on Wednesday will
probably be early with falling temperatures in the afternoon.

Northwest flow develops for the end of the week, which should bring
back more seasonable temperatures. In the fast flow, the models are
having timing difference with embedded vort maxs. Ran a blend of the
solutions to have chance PoPs during the time frame.

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.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Showers and thunderstorms continue to develop and move east into
our region this evening. This initial convection is located in a
prefrontal trough ahead of a cold front that is expected to
sweep east across the terminals overnight. At some point, the
front may catch up to this convection, eventually congealing
into a more linear north/south structure. In any case, all
terminals have the threat for thunderstorms in the forecast
until cold frontal passage. Mainly MVFR conditions can be
expected. However, local IFR visibilities will be possible in
the stronger cores, along with gusty winds. Should these lower
conditions threaten within 5 statue miles of the terminal, an
amendment will be make. Predominate ceilings should remain in
the VFR range in the dry slot behind frontal passage until
Saturday morning. Winds will shift to the west and will become
gusty to 25 knots.

On Saturday, parent upper level trough will move east across the
Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. MVFR post frontal stratocumulus can
be expected. Ceilings will lower to MVFR at first before rising
back above VFR late in the day. A few rain and/or snow showers
will be possible, mainly near the northern terminals as some
post frontal instability will be in place.

High pressure will gradually build into the Ohio Valley Saturday
night. Stratocumulus deck will eventually erode and shift
east/northeast as cold pool of air moves away. Winds will also
decrease Saturday evening.

OUTLOOK...MVFR ceilings and visibilities possible Monday,
Tuesday night, and Wednesday.

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.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
KY...None.
IN...None.

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SYNOPSIS...Hickman
NEAR TERM...Hickman
SHORT TERM...Hickman
LONG TERM...Sites
AVIATION...Hickman

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
409 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>098-OHZ034-035-042-043-051-060-
061-070-071-077-078-251200-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-
Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-
Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Miami-
Preble-Montgomery-Butler-Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-
409 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana,
Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Southwest Ohio and West
Central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A strong cold front will move east across the region this evening.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front.
The potential exists for some thunderstorms to reach severe limits.
The main severe weather threat will be damaging winds. However, large
hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. The most likely
time frame for severe weather will be between 7 PM and 11 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required tonight.

KYZ099-100-OHZ026-044>046-052>056-062>065-072>074-079>082-088-251200-
Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Champaign-Clark-Madison-
Franklin OH-Licking-Greene-Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
Ross-Hocking-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
409 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northeast Kentucky, Northern
Kentucky, Central Ohio, Southwest Ohio and West Central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A strong cold front will move east across the region tonight.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front
this evening and continue into the early morning hours. The potential
exists for some thunderstorms to reach severe limits. The main
severe weather threat will be damaging winds. The most likely time
frame for severe weather will be between 11 PM and 4 AM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
940 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

OHZ053>055-063-064-072-250300-
Fayette OH-Madison OH-Clinton OH-Franklin OH-Pickaway OH-Clark OH-
940 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN...NORTHERN FAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN PICKAWAY...MADISON...
NORTHEASTERN CLINTON AND SOUTHEASTERN CLARK COUNTIES UNTIL 1000 PM
EST...

At 940 PM EST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line
extending from near South Charleston to near Jeffersonville to near
Sabina, moving northeast at 55 mph.

STORM HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Winds to 50 mph...

Locations impacted include...
Washington Court House, London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Sabina,
Mount Sterling, South Charleston, Jeffersonville, Bloomingburg, Lake
Darby, Lafayette, South Solon, Midway, Harrisburg, Milledgeville,
Octa, Newport, Chenoweth, Interstate 71 at State Route 38 and
Georgesville.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 79 and 86.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 65 and 92.

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.

LAT...LON 3961 8326 3944 8362 3959 8362 3982 8365
      4002 8326 3984 8316
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 230DEG 47KT 3979 8358 3964 8351 3947 8360

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
952 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

OHZ063-073-079>082-250315-
Pike OH-Highland OH-Adams OH-Brown OH-Ross OH-Fayette OH-
952 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN ADAMS...
SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN PIKE...HIGHLAND AND WESTERN ROSS
COUNTIES UNTIL 1015 PM EST...

At 952 PM EST, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Hillsboro,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

STORM HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Winds to 50 mph...
Pea size hail...

Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Greenfield, Leesburg, Marshall, Bainbridge, Pike Lake,
Kincaid Springs, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday,
Cynthiana, Russell, New Market, Good Hope, Frankfort, Emerald,
Highland, South Salem, Sinking Spring and East Monroe.

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.

LAT...LON 3915 8369 3928 8376 3937 8360 3951 8342
      3939 8312 3916 8309 3900 8334 3897 8373
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 238DEG 43KT 3918 8362

Hatzos

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1017 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

OHZ064-065-073-250345-
Fairfield OH-Ross OH-Pickaway OH-
1017 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN
FAIRFIELD...PICKAWAY AND NORTHEASTERN ROSS COUNTIES UNTIL 1045 PM
EST...

At 1017 PM EST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line
extending from near Mount Sterling to 6 miles southeast of New
Holland, moving northeast at 45 mph.

STORM HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Winds to 40 mph...
Pea size hail...

Locations impacted include...
Circleville, Ashville, South Bloomfield, Kingston, Williamsport,
Logan Elm Village, Commercial Point, Royalton, Lithopolis, Frankfort,
Fox, Amanda, Stoutsville, Clarksburg, Tarlton, Darbyville, East
Ringgold, Austin, Slate Run Metro Park and Aw Marion State Park.

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.

LAT...LON 3957 8272 3957 8273 3955 8273 3944 8281
      3936 8323 3978 8324 3980 8278 3958 8271
TIME...MOT...LOC 0317Z 232DEG 41KT 3973 8319 3948 8317

Hatzos

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
1028 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1025 PM     TSTM WND GST     KCMH PORT COLUMBUS APT  40.00N 82.89W
02/24/2017  M47 MPH          FRANKLIN           OH   ASOS

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JOHNF

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
1038 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1035 PM     TSTM WND GST     KRZT CHILLICOTHE APT    39.44N 83.02W
02/24/2017  M46 MPH          ROSS               OH   ASOS

&&

JOHNF

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1040 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

OHZ055-056-064-065-250415-
Licking OH-Fairfield OH-Franklin OH-Pickaway OH-
1040 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN
FRANKLIN...NORTHWESTERN FAIRFIELD...NORTHEASTERN PICKAWAY AND WESTERN
LICKING COUNTIES UNTIL 1115 PM EST...

At 1040 PM EST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line
extending from near Bexley to near Canal Winchester to near
Circleville, moving northeast at 65 mph.

STORM HAZARDS INCLUDE...
Winds to 50 mph...

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Bexley, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport,
Johnstown, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Fairfield
Beach, Beechwood Trails and Harbor Hills.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 103 and 134.

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.

LAT...LON 3992 8239 3993 8246 3986 8247 3960 8289
      3972 8287 3990 8302 4027 8252 4013 8235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0340Z 224DEG 55KT 3991 8293 3977 8281 3964 8285