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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wilmington, OH

August 26, 2021Franklin County, Indiana

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this special weather statement at Aug 26, 2021, 2:22 PM EDT for Franklin County, Indiana. It was in force for 23 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 26, 2021, 2:22 PM EDT (18:22 UTC)
Expired
Aug 26, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT
In force
23 min
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
Hail
0.50 in
Wind
45

County Franklin County, IN

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 98 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-08-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1291 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2021-08-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1291 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-31 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
807 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

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NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 26, 11:45 AM EDT, 2 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 26, 11:45 AM EDT, 2 hours 37 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 26, 12:47 PM EDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1247 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

KYZ097>100-OHZ045-046-054>056-063>065-072>074-079>082-088-271700-
Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Union OH-Delaware-Madison-Franklin OH-
Licking-Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
1247 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Maximum heat index values will reach the middle 90s to around 100
degrees this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>096-OHZ070-071-077-078-271700-
Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Butler-Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-
1247 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

Slow moving storms will bring the potential for heavy downpours and
isolated flooding concerns late this afternoon into the early
evening hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

INZ050-058-059-OHZ026-034-035-042>044-051>053-060>062-271700-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-
Miami-Champaign-Clark-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-
1247 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana and West
Central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Maximum heat index values will reach the middle 90s to around 100
degrees this afternoon.

Slow moving storms will bring the potential for heavy downpours and
isolated flooding concerns this afternoon into the early evening
hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 26, 10:10 AM EDT, 4 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1010 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

INZ050-058-059-KYZ097>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-
072>074-079>082-088-261800-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-
Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-
Greene-Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty,
West College Corner, Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet,
Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater,
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine,
Marysville, Delaware, 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, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan,
Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union,
Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg
1010 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS TODAY...

A combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will likely
result in the heat index reaching between 95 and 100 degrees this
afternoon.

If you have to be outdoors, please take the necessary precautions
to protect yourself from heat related illnesses. Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should
never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Special weather statement, Aug 26, 1:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
120 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

INZ050-058-059-KYZ097>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-
072>074-079>082-088-262200-
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-
Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-
Greene-Fayette OH-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty,
West College Corner, Augusta, Brooksville, Mount Olivet,
Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater,
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine,
Marysville, Delaware, 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, Wilmington, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Logan,
Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, Greenfield, West Union,
Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, and Wheelersburg
120 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING HOURS...

A combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will likely
result in the heat index reaching between 95 and 100 degrees today.

If you have to be outdoors, please take the necessary precautions
to protect yourself from heat related illnesses. Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should
never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Special weather statement, Aug 26, 2:22 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
222 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

INZ059-066-OHZ070-261845-
Union IN-Franklin IN-Butler OH-
222 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA, SOUTHERN UNION COUNTY IN
EAST CENTRAL INDIANA AND NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN
OHIO THROUGH 245 PM EDT...

At 221 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near West College
Corner, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, 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 outdoor
         objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Oxford, Brookville, West College Corner, Reily, Blooming Grove,
Metamora, Scipio, College Corner, Cedar Grove, Mount Carmel,
Charlottesville, Mounds State Recreation Area, Billingsville,
Mixersville, Sharptown and St. Charles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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 3953 8507 3953 8504 3957 8503 3958 8482
      3957 8481 3957 8477 3948 8467 3936 8477
      3934 8508 3944 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 358DEG 6KT 3950 8491

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Hickman

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 26, 9:36 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryILNButler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren9 hr
Aug 26, 2:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNGreene34 min
Aug 26, 2:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClark30 min
Aug 26, 2:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNGreene, Montgomery20 min
Aug 26, 2:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMontgomery34 min
Aug 26, 2:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNClark24 min
Aug 26, 2:59 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNGreene, Montgomery2 hr
Aug 26, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMontgomery31 min
Aug 26, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILNMontgomery17 min
Aug 26, 3:13 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNButler18 min
Aug 26, 3:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNButler30 min
Aug 26, 3:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMiami37 min
Aug 26, 3:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNButler37 min
Aug 26, 3:31 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNButler65 min
Aug 26, 3:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPreble27 min
Aug 26, 3:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClark62 min
Aug 26, 3:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNButler, Preble2 hr
Aug 26, 3:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMiami25 min
Aug 26, 4:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMadison34 min
Aug 26, 4:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPreble28 min
Aug 26, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMiami37 min
Aug 26, 4:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNDarke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble51 min
Aug 26, 4:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNWarren28 min
Aug 26, 4:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNUnion26 min
Aug 26, 4:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNDarke34 min
Aug 26, 4:51 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNWarren75 min
Aug 26, 4:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNChampaign36 min
Aug 26, 5:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNMercer24 min
Aug 26, 5:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNHighland25 min
Aug 26, 5:54 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNClermont40 min
Aug 26, 5:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNRoss36 min
Aug 26, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNAdams, Brown30 min
Aug 26, 6:31 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNAdams21 min
Aug 26, 6:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNAdams29 min
Aug 26, 6:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILNAdams98 min
Aug 26, 4:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILNBoone69 min
Aug 26, 5:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNPendleton37 min
Aug 26, 2:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNFranklin28 min
Aug 26, 4:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILNOhio23 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.