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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 112, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 18, 2026, 3:36 AM EDT for Highland County, Pike County, Ross County, Ohio. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2026, 3:36 AM EDT (07:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Highland County, OH, Pike County, OH, Ross County, OH
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 10:13 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 54 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
- 136 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1205 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 427 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 684 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 18, 3:36 AM EDT, 0 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Severe weather and flash flooding overnight. 2) Another system will bring a return of rain chances for the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 3:36 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington OH 336 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Cancelled northern part of the flood watch where heavier rain has come to an end. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Severe weather and flash flooding overnight. 2) Another system will bring a return of rain chances for the weekend. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1) Thunderstorms continue to move across the region. Due to the generally west to east motion, flash flooding will continue to be a concern overnight. Due to this, continued the flood watch for flash flooding. With shear and strong winds with this system, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes will continue to be a concern. KEY MESSAGE 2) After some showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, dry conditions are expected for Friday. Precipitation chances return for Saturday. There is some variability with this system which has kept precipitation chances lower, however there is the potential for showers and storms during the day. There is more model agreement on Sunday with widespread precipitation moving through. There will be the potential for some residual showers and storms Monday morning. && .AVIATION /07Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... Thunderstorms will continue move across the TAF sites overnight. There will be visibility reductions, reduced cigs, and gusty winds with some of these storms. LLWS will also be possible overnight along with gusty winds outside of thunderstorm activity as well. Thunderstorms will gradually taper off and dry conditions are expected for awhile for the daytime morning hours. Additional showers will develop for the afternoon and have tempo shra in the TAFs. Additional wind gusts are expected during the day before tapering off in the evening. Dry conditions are generally expected overnight Thursday night. OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms possible Sunday and Monday. && .ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OH...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for OHZ070-071-077>079-081. KY...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for KYZ089>099. IN...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for INZ066-073>075-080. && DISCUSSION...08 AVIATION...08
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 18, 2:52 AM EDT, 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-056-190700- Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami- Champaign-Licking- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. INZ050-058-059-190700- Wayne-Fayette-Union- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .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. KYZ100-OHZ053>055-063>065-072>074-080-082-088-190700- Lewis-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross- Hocking-Highland-Pike-Scioto- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Severe thunderstorms will be possible early this morning. Damaging wind is the primary threat. However, localized flash flooding and isolated tornadoes are also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report significant weather when it is safe to do so. INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>099-OHZ060>062-070-071-077>079-081-190700- Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone- Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Preble- Montgomery-Greene-Butler-Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Adams- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Severe thunderstorms will be possible early this morning. Damaging wind and isolated tornadoes will be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report significant weather when it is safe to do so.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 2:57 AM EDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
257 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
OHZ077>079-180730-
Hamilton OH-Clermont OH-Brown OH-
257 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EASTERN HAMILTON...
NORTHERN CLERMONT AND NORTHWESTERN BROWN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM
EDT...
At 257 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Milford, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sharonville, Blue Ash, Loveland, Reading, Montgomery, Madeira,
Milford, Deer Park, Forestville, Mount Orab, Mariemont,
Williamsburg, Terrace Park, Batavia, Camp Dennison, Remington,
Plainville, Concorde Hills, and Rossmoyne.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 10 and 16.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for south central
and southwestern Ohio.
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 3909 8442 3926 8441 3925 8393 3925 8386
3903 8387
TIME...MOT...LOC 0657Z 264DEG 45KT 3917 8423
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosSpecial weather statement, Jun 18, 2:59 AM EDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
259 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INZ074-075-KYZ091>093-OHZ077-180730-
Ohio IN-Dearborn IN-Boone KY-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-Hamilton OH-
259 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO...SOUTHEASTERN
DEARBORN...NORTHERN KENTON...NORTHERN CAMPBELL...NORTHERN BOONE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HAMILTON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM EDT...
At 259 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Aurora, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Erlanger,
Fort Thomas, Newport, Edgewood, Elsmere, Cheviot, Fort Mitchell,
Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill, Bellevue, Fort Wright,
Dayton, Lawrenceburg, and Greendale.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 6.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 177 and 191.
I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 4.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern
Indiana...northern Kentucky...and southwestern Ohio.
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 3897 8498 3916 8498 3915 8443 3891 8442
TIME...MOT...LOC 0659Z 283DEG 36KT 3907 8491
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosLocal storm report, Jun 18, 3:06 AM EDT, 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
306 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 AM Flood 3 WSW Saint Bernard 39.15N 84.54W
06/18/2026 Hamilton OH Emergency Mngr
High water reported over portions of I-75.
&&Local storm report, Jun 18, 3:07 AM EDT, 29 minutes before
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National Weather Service Wilmington OH
325 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1239 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Florence 38.98N 84.64W
06/18/2026 Boone KY Emergency Mngr
Damage to the siding on a commercial
building was reported.
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Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 11:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Butler, Montgomery, Preble, Warren | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 12:59 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Clermont | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 1:00 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Hamilton | 5 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:04 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Butler, Hamilton | 26 min |
| Jun 18, 1:20 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland | 40 min |
| Jun 18, 1:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Butler, Hamilton | 35 min |
| Jun 18, 1:43 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Highland | 24 min |
| Jun 18, 2:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Clinton, Warren | 16 min |
| Jun 18, 2:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Pike | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 2:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clinton | 27 min |
| Jun 18, 2:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike, Ross | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:32 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Clinton, Fayette, Highland | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ross | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Clermont | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 3:42 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Ross | 5 hr |
| Jun 18, 4:00 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland | 22 min |
| Jun 18, 4:12 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Clermont | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 4:12 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Adams, Pike, Scioto | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 4:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 5:01 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Scioto | 59 min |
| Jun 18, 5:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Adams, Pike, Scioto | 43 min |
| Jun 18, 5:45 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Hamilton | 4 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILN | Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike, Ross | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 7:44 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILN | Brown, Clermont | 4 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:10 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Gallatin, Kenton | 37 min |
| Jun 18, 12:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Campbell, Kenton | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 2:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Boone, Kenton | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 3:30 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Carroll, Gallatin, Owen | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 3:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen | 38 min |
| Jun 18, 4:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Grant, Pendleton | 28 min |
| Jun 17, 11:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 37 min |
| Jun 17, 11:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 12:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley | 7 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Franklin | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 6:58 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ripley | 11 hr |
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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.