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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this high wind warning at Nov 15, 2020, 3:53 AM EST for 7 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Nov 15, 2020, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 26 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 15, 2020, 3:53 AM EST (08:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 15, 2020, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 15, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
Counties Auglaize County, OH, Delaware County, OH, Hardin County, OH, Logan County, OH, Mercer County, OH, Shelby County, OH, Union County, OH
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 10:15 AM EST | TSTM WND GST 56 | Sse Rockford, OH | |
| Nov 15, 10:15 AM EST | HAIL 0.25 | Rockford, OH | TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Nov 15, 10:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Sse Rockford, OH | |
| Nov 15, 11:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wapakoneta, OH | NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINE WIRES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. REPORTS HAVE BEEN COMING IN SINCE 11 AM AND JUST SLOWED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 11:05 AM EST | TSTM WND GST 66 | Kedj Bellefontaine Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 11:09 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | De Graff, OH | NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, INCLUDING IN DE GRAFF. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Nov 15, 11:15 AM EST | TSTM WND GST 52 | Lakeview, OH | |
| Nov 15, 11:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Kaxv Wapakoneta Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 11:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sidney, OH | NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERPOLES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, INCLUDING IN SIDNEY. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 11:20 AM EST | HAIL 0.5 | Rushsylvania, OH | 3/8 INCH HAIL |
| Nov 15, 11:23 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Mount Victory, OH | SEMI BLOWN OVER |
| Nov 15, 11:28 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Kenton, OH | PINE TREE DOWNED NEAR EAGLES POINT APARTMENT COMPLEX. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Nov 15, 11:30 AM EST | TSTM WND DMG | West Mansfield, OH | NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, INCLUDING IN WEST MANSFIELD. A BARN ALSO COLLAPSED IN WEST MANSFIELD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Nov 15, 11:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Fort Recovery, OH | MULTIPLE TREES AND POLES DOWNED IN MERCER COUNTY, INCLUDING A TREE DOWNED NEAR SR49 AND PARK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 11:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Rockford, OH | MULTIPLE TREES AND POLES DOWNED IN MERCER COUNTY, INCLUDING A TREE DOWNED ON TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD JUST SOUTH OF US RTE 33. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 11:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sse Celina, OH | MULTIPLE TREES AND POLES DOWNED IN MERCER COUNTY, INCLUDING A TREE DOWNED ON KARAFIT ROAD JUST NORTH OF SR 219. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 11:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Kedj Bellefontaine Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 12:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | Kdlz Delaware Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 12:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Kedj Bellefontaine Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 12:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Marysville, OH | TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 12:54 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Kenton, OH | SEVERAL TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 12:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | N Maria Stein, OH | LARGE TREE LIMB DOWNED NEAR INTERSECTION OF SR 716 AND SR 119. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 1:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Delaware, OH | TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Nov 15, 1:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Kaxv Wapakoneta Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 2:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Kedj Bellefontaine Apt, OH | |
| Nov 15, 4:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Kedj Bellefontaine Apt, OH |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 112 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2182 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 255 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 369 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
423 WWUS71 KILN 150853 NPWILN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 353 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 OHZ026-034-035-043>046-152100- /O.UPG.KILN.WI.Y.0005.201115T0900Z-201116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILN.HW.W.0002.201115T0900Z-201116T0000Z/ Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware- Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, and Delaware 353 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Hardin, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, Union OH and Delaware Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ042-051>056-060>065- 070>074-077>082-088-152100- /O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0005.201115T0900Z-201116T0000Z/ Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio- Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant- Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Darke-Miami-Champaign- Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene- Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, West College Corner, Brookville, Batesville, Milan, Versailles, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw, Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet, Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Greenville, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Lancaster, Pickerington, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg 353 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana, Northeast and Northern Kentucky and Central, South Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
688 WWUS71 KILN 152034 NPWILN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 334 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 OHZ026-034-035-043>046-160000- /O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/ Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware- Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, and Delaware 334 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Hardin, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, Union OH and Delaware Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ042-051>056-060>065- 070>074-077>082-088-160000- /O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/ Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio- Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant- Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Darke-Miami-Champaign- Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene- Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, West College Corner, Brookville, Batesville, Milan, Versailles, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw, Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet, Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Greenville, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Lancaster, Pickerington, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg 334 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana, Northeast and Northern Kentucky and Central, South Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
739 WWUS71 KILN 152358 NPWILN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 OHZ026-034-035-043>046-160100- /O.EXP.KILN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/ Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware- Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, and Delaware 658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... Wind gusts in the warning area have fallen below warning criteria this evening as low pressure pulls away from the area. However, a few wind gusts to 35 mph may linger through midnight before further diminishing late. $$ INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ042-051>056-060>065- 070>074-077>082-088-160100- /O.EXP.KILN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/ Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio- Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant- Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Darke-Miami-Champaign- Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene- Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, West College Corner, Brookville, Batesville, Milan, Versailles, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw, Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet, Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Greenville, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Lancaster, Pickerington, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg 658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... Wind gusts in the warning area have fallen below advisory criteria this evening as low pressure pulls away from the area. However, a few wind gusts to 30 mph may linger through midnight before further diminishing late. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 10:49 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Champaign, Clark, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby | 26 min |
| Nov 15, 11:09 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Hardin, Logan, Union | 39 min |
| Nov 15, 11:22 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Brown, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Warren | 38 min |
| Nov 15, 11:34 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clark, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Madison and 2 more | 56 min |
| Nov 15, 11:43 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Ross | 47 min |
| Nov 15, 11:49 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Adams, Pike | 41 min |
| Nov 15, 12:12 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Pike, Ross, Scioto | 33 min |
| Nov 15, 12:21 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fairfield, Licking | 39 min |
| Nov 15, 12:24 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Hocking | 36 min |
| Nov 15, 12:29 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway | 46 min |
| Nov 15, 12:34 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Scioto | 41 min |
| Nov 15, 12:45 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Pike | 15 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.