Tornado Warning 64, NWS Wilmington, OH

404 
WWUS51 KILN 160253
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1053 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

OHC049-160315-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260816T0315Z/
Franklin OH-
1053 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...

At 1053 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Groveport, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Groveport,
Whitehall, Obetz, Lithopolis, Brice, and Blacklick Estates.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 111.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather, 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 3997 8278 3994 8278 3994 8281 3991 8281
      3991 8280 3982 8280 3982 8282 3980 8282
      3986 8298 3995 8296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 277DEG 21KT 3989 8289 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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318 
WWUS51 KILN 160307
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1107 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

OHC049-160315-
/O.EXP.KILN.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260816T0315Z/
Franklin OH-
1107 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1115 PM EDT...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for southeastern Franklin County and northwestern Fairfield County 
and is in effect until 1130 PM EDT. Please refer to that bulletin 
for the latest severe weather information.

Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National
Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submitting your report via social media.

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LAT...LON 3997 8278 3994 8278 3994 8281 3991 8281
      3991 8280 3982 8280 3982 8282 3980 8282
      3986 8298 3995 8296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0305Z 277DEG 21KT 3988 8280 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
719 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
through the weekend. Locally heavy rainfall and the threat of
flooding will continue to be a concern. In addition, some storms
could be severe.

2) Warmer conditions will spread into the area through the weekend.
After the passage of a cold front, temperatures will drop to or
slightly below normal temperatures for the early part of next week
and it will become less humid.

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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1)

Thunderstorm complexes to continue to affect the area as impulses
track thru the active band of westerlies around the periphery of a
mid level ridge over the southeast CONUS. There is some uncertainty
but an MCV moving across Indiana combined with diurnal heating will
likely lead to additional storm development during the mid afternoon
across west central Ohio and then track across the FA thru this
evening. Overlap of favorable shear and instability (ML CAPE of
2000-2500 J/KG) will present a threat for severe weather. Damaging
winds will be the main threat, but can not rule out an isold
tornados threat given the low level shear.

After this evenings thunderstorms expect a general lull in coverage
of convective activity heading into the overnight hours. Thunderstorm
coverage to increase ahead ahead of a surface front as we head into
Sunday afternoon. Strong heating will yield moderate instability,
with scattered storms developing during the afternoon and spreading
to the east-southeast. Severe storms will again be possible with
damaging winds being the main threat. There is also an isold tornado
threat due to shear profiles.

The environment is still characterized by anomalously high
precipitable water and a very deep warm cloud layer. So extremely
efficient rainfall rates are expected. This could lead to flash
flooding, especially if any areas get repeated rounds of storms. HREF
LPMM suggest that the potential exists for bands of 2 to 4 inches
with locally higher amounts. Therefore, the flood watch has been
continued.

KEY MESSAGE 2)

A north-south temperature gradient looks to set up Sunday with
areas along and south of the Ohio River approaching 90 degrees for
highs. Combined with mid 70s dew points, the heat index will be near
100 in that part of the area.

A cold front will move through the region late Sunday and Sunday
night. In the wake of the front, temperatures will fall to or
slightly below normal.

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.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Additional thunderstorms have develop in the heating of the day
ahead of an MCV. These storms will move across the area thru the
late evening. Some of the storms may become strong to severe. After
these storms pass, there is the potential for MVFR ceilings to
develop. At this point, the Columbus terminals have the greatest
potential for MVFR conditions. Additional storms are expected to
impact the TAF/s Sunday with a front that tracks southeast across
the area. Southwest winds shift to the west during the afternoon
with gusts up to 20 kts possible.

OUTLOOK..MVFR ceilings possible late Sunday night into Monday
morning.

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.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
     051>056-060>065-070>074-080>082-088.
KY...None.
IN...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for INZ050-058-059-066.

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DISCUSSION...AR
AVIATION...AR

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
336 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-070>074-
080>082-088-160745-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-
Logan-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-
Hocking-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
336 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, central Ohio, 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.

In addition, some storms could become severe this afternoon into
this evening. Damaging winds are the primary threat, although an
isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Flood Watch.

More storms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. Once again,
a few storms could be severe with damaging winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.

INZ073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ077>079-160745-
Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-
Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hamilton-
Clermont-Brown-
336 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, northeast
Kentucky, northern Kentucky and southwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A couple of rounds of thunderstorms may move across the region. Some
storms could become severe this afternoon into this evening. Damaging
winds are the primary threat, although an isolated tornado cannot be
ruled out. In addition, the heat index will approach 100.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

More storms are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. Once again,
a few storms could be severe with damaging winds. The heat index will
be near 100 again on Sunday as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
714 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KYZ090>092-094-095-152345-
Boone KY-Owen KY-Kenton KY-Gallatin KY-Grant KY-
714 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN KENTON...
SOUTHERN BOONE...NORTHERN GRANT...NORTHERN OWEN AND EASTERN GALLATIN
COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 714 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Patriot, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Glencoe, Munk, Ryle, Northcutt,
Interstate 71 at US Route 127, Eagle Hill, Napoleon, Sherman,
Elliston, and Verona.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 62 and 69.
 I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 157 and 167.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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 3868 8483 3879 8484 3878 8482 3879 8481
      3880 8481 3882 8456 3865 8453
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 270DEG 20KT 3874 8476

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Campbell

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
723 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KYZ092-093-095-096-160000-
Pendleton KY-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-Grant KY-
723 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN KENTON...
SOUTH CENTRAL CAMPBELL...NORTHEASTERN GRANT AND CENTRAL PENDLETON
COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 723 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Crittenden,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Falmouth, Crittenden, Butler, Mount Auburn, Greenwood, Northcutt,
Bracht, Gardnersville, Knoxville, Kincaid Lake State Park, Catawba,
Fiskburg, Gene Snyder Airport, Sherman, Piner, and Morning View.

This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 160 and 169.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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 3871 8464 3880 8464 3880 8461 3884 8461
      3882 8425 3864 8427
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 270DEG 20KT 3877 8453

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Campbell

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
731 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KYZ090-094-095-160000-
Owen KY-Gallatin KY-Grant KY-
731 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF GRANT...CENTRAL OWEN
AND CENTRAL GALLATIN COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 731 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of
Owenton, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Owenton, Kentucky Speedway,
Glencoe, Corinth, Sparta, Stewartsville, Elk Lake, Cherry Grove,
Northcutt, Long Ridge, Eagle Hill, New Liberty, Twin Bridges, Keefer,
Needmore, Holbrook, and Elmer Davis Lake.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 56 and 61.
 I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 144 and 164.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

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 3849 8490 3873 8493 3877 8455 3850 8453
      3849 8456 3848 8457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 270DEG 20KT 3864 8479

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Campbell

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
803 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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

0712 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 E Glencoe             38.72N 84.76W
08/15/2026                   Grant              KY   911 Call Center

            Tree down completely blocking one lane of
            Warsaw Road.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
930 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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

0829 PM     Tornado          2 N Saint Paris         40.16N 83.95W
08/15/2026                   Champaign          OH   911 Call Center

            Tree down on Ward Road property.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1004 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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

0821 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Saint Paris       40.12N 83.93W
08/15/2026                   Champaign          OH   Emergency Mngr

            Damage to barn siding and tree damage.
            Possible tornado.

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