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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Wilmington, OH

March 12, 202622 counties in Ohio; 12 counties in Kentucky; 8 counties in Indiana

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT for 22 counties in Ohio; 12 counties in Kentucky; 8 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT (06:12 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
All 42 counties

Dearborn County, IN, Fayette County, IN, Franklin County, IN, Ohio County, IN, Ripley County, IN, Switzerland County, IN, Union County, IN, Wayne County, IN, Boone County, KY, Bracken County, KY, Campbell County, KY, Carroll County, KY, Gallatin County, KY, Grant County, KY, Kenton County, KY, Lewis County, KY, Mason County, KY, Owen County, KY, Pendleton County, KY, Robertson County, KY, Adams County, OH, Brown County, OH, Butler County, OH, Clark County, OH, Clermont County, OH, Clinton County, OH, Fairfield County, OH, Fayette County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Greene County, OH, Hamilton County, OH, Highland County, OH, Hocking County, OH, Licking County, OH, Madison County, OH, Montgomery County, OH, Pickaway County, OH, Pike County, OH, Preble County, OH, Ross County, OH, Scioto County, OH, Warren County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:12 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 34 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -111 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
614 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

529 
WWUS71 KILN 120612
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
212 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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/O.NEW.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
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Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-
Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-
Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-
Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-
Scioto-
Including the cities of Independence, Greenfield, Florence,
Bright, Georgetown, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Day Heights,
Fairfield, Pike Lake, Lancaster, Camp Dix, Mason, Rising Sun,
Landen, Chillicothe, Mount Carmel, Batesville, Aberdeen, Waverly,
Plain City, Peebles, Burlington, Head Of Grassy, Vevay,
Crittenden, Hillsboro, West Jefferson, Beavercreek, Eaton,
Springboro, Seaman, Withamsville, Dillsboro, Dayton, Fairborn,
Hamilton, Downtown Cincinnati, Newport, Milford, Connersville,
Newark, Logan, Kettering, Winchester, Versailles, Middletown,
Lebanon, Richmond, Falmouth, West Union, Hidden Valley,
Covington, Piketon, Downtown Dayton, Pickerington, Circleville,
Warsaw, Mount Olivet, Summerside, Owenton, Washington Court
House, Wilmington, Ripley, Oxford, Erlanger, Franklin,
Brooksville, Downtown Columbus, Highland Heights, Xenia,
Alexandria, Williamstown, Mount Orab, Maysville, Blanchester,
Oakbrook, Aurora, Osgood, Mount Repose, Springfield, Liberty,
Brookville, Milan, Vanceburg, Butler, Dry Ridge, Portsmouth,
Lawrenceburg, Augusta, Manchester, Wheelersburg, West College
Corner, Camden, London, Tollesboro, Carrollton, Greendale, and
Mulberry
212 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-121900-
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.A.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-
Including the cities of Delaware, Sidney, Bellefontaine,
Greenville, Urbana, Wapakoneta, Celina, Ada, St. Marys, Troy,
Coldwater, Minster, Marysville, Tipp City, Kenton, Piqua, and New
Bremen
212 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, 
  Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
478 
WWUS71 KILN 121635
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1235 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

INZ050-058-059-OHZ053>056-060>062-130045-
/O.UPG.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-
Including the cities of Springfield, Downtown Dayton, Fairborn,
Camden, Beavercreek, Eaton, London, Xenia, Downtown Columbus,
Richmond, West College Corner, Plain City, Newark, Liberty,
Kettering, Connersville, and West Jefferson
1235 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, 
  Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-130045-
/O.UPG.KILN.HW.A.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-
Including the cities of Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Sidney, Piqua,
Greenville, Ada, Kenton, Bellefontaine, Tipp City, Troy, Urbana,
Minster, New Bremen, Coldwater, Celina, Marysville, and Delaware
1235 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, 
  Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ063>065-070>074-077>082-088-130045-
/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-
Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Day Heights, Aberdeen, Newport,
Lawrenceburg, Batesville, Brooksville, Alexandria, Fort Thomas,
Hillsboro, Blanchester, Oakbrook, Versailles, Springboro, Hidden
Valley, Lancaster, Fairfield, Seaman, Franklin, Withamsville,
Crittenden, Summerside, Mason, Burlington, Highland Heights,
Independence, Georgetown, Covington, Mount Orab, Pickerington,
Lebanon, Greenfield, Logan, Vevay, Mount Carmel, Erlanger, Rising
Sun, West Union, Augusta, Washington Court House, Osgood,
Carrollton, Hamilton, Head Of Grassy, Portsmouth, Landen,
Florence, Piketon, Pike Lake, Greendale, Downtown Cincinnati,
Dillsboro, Wilmington, Dayton, Ripley, Middletown, Milford,
Falmouth, Chillicothe, Camp Dix, Oxford, Aurora, Wheelersburg,
Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Williamstown, Maysville, Bright, Owenton,
Mulberry, Manchester, Peebles, Mount Olivet, Dry Ridge,
Circleville, Warsaw, Waverly, Bellevue, Mount Repose, Brookville,
Milan, Butler, and Winchester
1235 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern 
  Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

KC
484 
WWUS71 KILN 122333
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
733 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

INZ050-058-059-OHZ053>056-060>062-130900-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-
Including the cities of Springfield, Plain City, Camden, Downtown
Columbus, Connersville, West Jefferson, Kettering, Fairborn,
Richmond, Downtown Dayton, Eaton, Beavercreek, Liberty, London,
West College Corner, Xenia, and Newark
733 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, 
  Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-130900-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-
Including the cities of Minster, Troy, Delaware, Sidney, Urbana,
Wapakoneta, Celina, New Bremen, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Piqua,
Tipp City, Greenville, St. Marys, Ada, Coldwater, and Marysville
733 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, 
  Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ063>065-070>074-077>082-088-130900-
/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-
Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Aurora, Oxford, Crittenden, Washington
Court House, Brooksville, Williamstown, Lebanon, Logan,
Springboro, Day Heights, Burlington, Dayton, Piketon, Covington,
Camp Dix, Downtown Cincinnati, Versailles, Vevay, Franklin,
Mulberry, Hidden Valley, Tollesboro, Wilmington, Ripley,
Independence, Summerside, Milan, Bright, Mount Orab,
Wheelersburg, Waverly, Blanchester, Pickerington, West Union,
Greenfield, Maysville, Lancaster, Dry Ridge, Withamsville,
Lawrenceburg, Portsmouth, Bellevue, Mason, Winchester, Augusta,
Mount Repose, Falmouth, Pike Lake, Fairfield, Seaman, Vanceburg,
Rising Sun, Owenton, Georgetown, Butler, Landen, Batesville,
Erlanger, Milford, Brookville, Chillicothe, Osgood, Manchester,
Oakbrook, Circleville, Dillsboro, Peebles, Hillsboro, Fort
Thomas, Mount Olivet, Hamilton, Carrollton, Mount Carmel,
Aberdeen, Highland Heights, Head Of Grassy, Middletown, Warsaw,
Newport, Florence, Alexandria, and Greendale
733 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern 
  Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

AR
904 
WWUS71 KILN 130509
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
109 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ063>065-072-131900-
/O.UPG.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
Including the cities of Blanchester, Pickerington, Wilmington,
Circleville, Washington Court House, and Lancaster
109 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Fairfield, Fayette, Pickaway, and Clinton Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ050-058-059-OHZ053>056-060>062-131900-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-
Including the cities of Richmond, Liberty, Fairborn, Springfield,
Connersville, Downtown Columbus, West College Corner, Plain City,
Newark, Camden, West Jefferson, Xenia, Kettering, London,
Beavercreek, Downtown Dayton, and Eaton
109 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING 
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, 
  Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-131900-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-
Including the cities of Sidney, Wapakoneta, Delaware, St. Marys,
Tipp City, Minster, Celina, Kenton, Marysville, Urbana, Piqua,
Coldwater, Troy, Greenville, New Bremen, Ada, and Bellefontaine
109 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING 
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, 
  Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ070-071-073-074-077>082-088-131900-
/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0004.260313T1100Z-260314T0000Z/
Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Butler-Warren-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Ripley, Fairfield, Pike Lake, Batesville,
Dayton, Greenfield, Warsaw, Downtown Cincinnati, West Union,
Bellevue, Independence, Mount Carmel, Winchester, Erlanger,
Milford, Summerside, Covington, Brooksville, Peebles, Dry Ridge,
Chillicothe, Piketon, Aurora, Highland Heights, Owenton, Lebanon,
Alexandria, Augusta, Springboro, Milan, Newport, Waverly, Rising
Sun, Carrollton, Georgetown, Hidden Valley, Seaman, Franklin,
Middletown, Mason, Fort Thomas, Camp Dix, Withamsville, Mulberry,
Day Heights, Bright, Oxford, Portsmouth, Tollesboro, Landen,
Maysville, Head Of Grassy, Vanceburg, Mount Repose, Hamilton,
Dillsboro, Oakbrook, Aberdeen, Wheelersburg, Osgood, Florence,
Falmouth, Versailles, Lawrenceburg, Vevay, Logan, Mount Orab,
Hillsboro, Manchester, Butler, Brookville, Burlington, Mount
Olivet, Greendale, Williamstown, and Crittenden
109 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern 
  Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$
580 
WWUS71 KILN 131819
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
219 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

INZ050-058-059-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-072-140000-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-
Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-
Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
Including the cities of Plain City, Washington Court House, Tipp
City, New Bremen, Sidney, West Jefferson, Blanchester, Piqua,
Troy, Liberty, Downtown Dayton, Xenia, Camden, Wilmington, Eaton,
Urbana, London, Fairborn, Kettering, Greenville, Connersville,
Ada, Minster, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Celina, Beavercreek,
Springfield, Coldwater, Kenton, Lancaster, Richmond,
Bellefontaine, Newark, Downtown Columbus, West College Corner,
Pickerington, Delaware, Marysville, and Circleville
219 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, 
  and west central Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ070-071-073-074-077>082-088-140000-
/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Butler-Warren-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Falmouth, Aberdeen, Florence, Landen,
Vevay, Piketon, Greendale, Carrollton, Dillsboro, Hidden Valley,
Springboro, Georgetown, Mount Olivet, Portsmouth, Mulberry,
Tollesboro, Fort Thomas, Hillsboro, Brookville, Peebles,
Oakbrook, Highland Heights, Maysville, Pike Lake, Mount Repose,
Independence, Dayton, Mount Orab, Seaman, Bright, Milford, Rising
Sun, Bellevue, Crittenden, Fairfield, Chillicothe, Dry Ridge,
Greenfield, Osgood, Alexandria, Manchester, Milan, Waverly,
Newport, Camp Dix, Summerside, West Union, Owenton, Logan, Mount
Carmel, Day Heights, Williamstown, Augusta, Covington,
Brooksville, Vanceburg, Middletown, Downtown Cincinnati, Mason,
Butler, Withamsville, Ripley, Winchester, Head Of Grassy,
Wheelersburg, Aurora, Lawrenceburg, Oxford, Batesville,
Burlington, Erlanger, Lebanon, Versailles, Hamilton, Franklin,
and Warsaw
219 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern 
  Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$
764 
WWUS71 KILN 131916
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
316 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ026-034-035-140000-
/O.NEW.KILN.DU.Y.0001.260313T1916Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Including the cities of Kenton, St. Marys, Celina, Coldwater,
Ada, New Bremen, Minster, and Wapakoneta
316 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust on the 
roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible 
and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and 
keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KILN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-
Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
Including the cities of Bellefontaine, West College Corner,
Connersville, Marysville, Kettering, Washington Court House,
Blanchester, Lancaster, Xenia, Tipp City, Wilmington, Delaware,
Beavercreek, Downtown Columbus, Downtown Dayton, West Jefferson,
Newark, Greenville, London, Troy, Circleville, Urbana, Eaton,
Springfield, Plain City, Sidney, Pickerington, Piqua, Camden,
Liberty, Richmond, and Fairborn
316 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, 
  and west central Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KILN.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
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Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Butler-Warren-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Butler, Peebles, Vevay, Maysville,
Dayton, Aurora, Hamilton, Wheelersburg, Waverly, Manchester,
Augusta, Landen, Williamstown, Mount Olivet, Brookville,
Florence, Burlington, Rising Sun, Versailles, Fort Thomas, Mason,
Mount Repose, Crittenden, Greenfield, West Union, Mount Orab,
Ripley, Milan, Hidden Valley, Winchester, Pike Lake, Fairfield,
Springboro, Camp Dix, Seaman, Oxford, Newport, Warsaw, Day
Heights, Alexandria, Batesville, Erlanger, Bellevue, Dry Ridge,
Lawrenceburg, Osgood, Brooksville, Tollesboro, Owenton, Mulberry,
Logan, Oakbrook, Mount Carmel, Covington, Piketon, Vanceburg,
Georgetown, Franklin, Downtown Cincinnati, Falmouth, Summerside,
Head Of Grassy, Bright, Carrollton, Greendale, Highland Heights,
Withamsville, Dillsboro, Milford, Aberdeen, Hillsboro,
Portsmouth, Independence, Chillicothe, Lebanon, and Middletown
316 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern 
  Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$

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093 
WWUS71 KILN 132351
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
751 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ026-034-035-140100-
/O.EXP.KILN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILN.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Including the cities of Kenton, St. Marys, Celina, Coldwater,
Ada, New Bremen, Minster, and Wapakoneta
751 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have been gradually weakening and will continue to do so over 
the next several hours. Damaging winds will no longer pose a threat. 
Also, with the winds diminishing, blowing dust is no longer a threat.


$$

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/O.EXP.KILN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-
Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
Including the cities of Bellefontaine, West College Corner,
Connersville, Marysville, Kettering, Washington Court House,
Blanchester, Lancaster, Xenia, Tipp City, Wilmington, Delaware,
Beavercreek, Downtown Columbus, Downtown Dayton, West Jefferson,
Newark, Greenville, London, Troy, Circleville, Urbana, Eaton,
Springfield, Plain City, Sidney, Pickerington, Piqua, Camden,
Liberty, Richmond, and Fairborn
751 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have been gradually weakening and will continue to do so over 
the next several hours. Damaging winds will no longer pose a threat.


$$

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/O.EXP.KILN.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
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Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-
Lewis-Butler-Warren-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Butler, Peebles, Vevay, Maysville,
Dayton, Aurora, Hamilton, Wheelersburg, Waverly, Manchester,
Augusta, Landen, Williamstown, Mount Olivet, Brookville,
Florence, Burlington, Rising Sun, Versailles, Fort Thomas, Mason,
Mount Repose, Crittenden, Greenfield, West Union, Mount Orab,
Ripley, Milan, Hidden Valley, Winchester, Pike Lake, Fairfield,
Springboro, Camp Dix, Seaman, Oxford, Newport, Warsaw, Day
Heights, Alexandria, Batesville, Erlanger, Bellevue, Dry Ridge,
Lawrenceburg, Osgood, Brooksville, Tollesboro, Owenton, Mulberry,
Logan, Oakbrook, Mount Carmel, Covington, Piketon, Vanceburg,
Georgetown, Franklin, Downtown Cincinnati, Falmouth, Summerside,
Head Of Grassy, Bright, Carrollton, Greendale, Highland Heights,
Withamsville, Dillsboro, Milford, Aberdeen, Hillsboro,
Portsmouth, Independence, Chillicothe, Lebanon, and Middletown
751 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have been gradually weakening and will continue to do so over 
the next several hours. Damaging winds will no longer pose a threat.


$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 11, 7:14 PM EDT, 6 hours 58 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) A strong storm system moving through the region this afternoon into early evening will bring the potential for gusty winds, and localized flooding. 2) Wind gusts up to 35-50 mph expected from early Friday morning through Friday evening. The highest gusts will occur especially over areas along/north of I-70, with isolated gusts potentially reaching 55 mph. 3) Warmer and wetter conditions expected Sunday into Monday, potentially transitioning to a rain-snow mix in the early morning hours on Monday. Much colder arrives air Monday and Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 11, 7:14 PM EDT, 6 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
714 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Wind advisory has expired.
Tornado watch has expired.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A strong storm system moving through the region this afternoon
into early evening will bring the potential for gusty winds,
and localized flooding.

2) Wind gusts up to 35-50 mph expected from early Friday morning
through Friday evening. The highest gusts will occur especially over
areas along/north of I-70, with isolated gusts potentially reaching
55 mph.

3) Warmer and wetter conditions expected Sunday into Monday,
potentially transitioning to a rain-snow mix in the early morning
hours on Monday. Much colder arrives air Monday and Tuesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1)
Strong surface cold front bisecting ILN/s FA and will continue to
track thru the area and will be east of the area between 8 and 9 pm.
A wind shift to the northwest with brief wind gust of 40-45 mph has
been observed with the frontal passage. After the passage - northwest
winds in the wake of the front will continue to gust to 30 to 35 mph
before diminishing overnight. Some post frontal showers will continue
for a couple of hours but with the loss of instability the severe
weather threat has ended. Therefore, both the wind advisory and
tornado watch have been allowed to expire.

Where storms have trained some totals of 1 to 2 inches have occurred
across portions Southeast Indiana, Southern Ohio, and Northern KY.
Additional rain may lead to localized flooding across this area
before diminishing by late evening.

KEY MESSAGE 2) Wind gusts up to 35-50 mph expected from early Friday
morning through Friday evening. The highest gusts will occur
especially over areas along/north of I-70, with isolated gusts
potentially reaching 55 mph.

A robust and compact low pressure systems pushes through the Great
Lakes Friday, bringing pretty high confidence in wind advisory level
winds, primarily north of the Ohio River. Still greater than 40
percent probability for wind gusts greater than 45 mph for this whole
area, increasing to greater than 70 percent along and north of I-70.
Continue to highlight this in the HWO.

KEY MESSAGE 3) Warmer and wetter conditions expected Sunday into
Monday, potentially transitioning to a rain-snow mix in the early
morning hours on Monday. Much colder arrives air Monday and Tuesday.

The region gets active again Sunday into early Monday as a strong low
pressure system pushes through the Great Lakes. Primarily looks to be
a gusty wind threat at this time, along with a mix of snow showers
with rain behind the strong frontal system. An abrupt change in the
temperatures will be the biggest threat, with lows in the teens
Monday night/Tuesday morning.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Strong surface cold front bisecting ILN/s FA and will push east of
the area in the next 2 hours. After the frontal passage northwest
winds in the wake of the front will gust in the 25 to 30 kt range.
MVFR ceilings which may briefly drop to IFR early this evening will
continue through much of the night. These MVFR ceilings will improve
to VFR late tonight thru early Thursday morning from west to east as
surface high pressure begins to nose into the area. Wind gusts will
also diminish late tonight into Thursday morning, but gusts of 20 to
25 kt will remain possible Thursday afternoon.

OUTLOOK...Strong wind gusts above 40 kt will be possible Friday.

&&

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

&&

DISCUSSION...JDR
AVIATION...AR
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 11, 7:28 PM EDT, 6 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
728 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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728 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Additional rain may lead to localized flooding across portions of the area
before diminishing by late evening.

Northwest winds will gust up to 35 to 40 mph this evening before
diminishing to around 25 mph overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Windy conditions are likely during the daytime Friday, with gusts
around 40-45 MPH likely, particularly during the morning and
afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 11, 8:42 PM EDT, 5 hours 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
842 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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

0723 PM     Flood            1 SSE Midland           39.29N 83.90W
03/11/2026                   Clinton            OH   911 Call Center

            high water over bridge Hales Branch Road
            near Jonesboro road.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 11, 8:47 PM EDT, 5 hours 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
847 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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

0747 PM     Flood            4 E Hillsboro           39.21N 83.55W
03/11/2026                   Highland           OH   911 Call Center

            Clear creek road by US-50 closed.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 11, 8:58 PM EDT, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
858 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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

0751 PM     Flood            3 WSW Logan             39.52N 82.45W
03/11/2026                   Hocking            OH   911 Call Center

            High water SR-664 and Sauer Kraut road.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 8:07 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningILNClinton, Highland6 hr
Mar 12, 2:12 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchILNAuglaize, Champaign, Darke, Delaware, Hardin, Logan and 4 more10 hr
Mar 12, 3:27 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILNHocking9 hr
Mar 12, 12:35 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningILNAuglaize, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware and 15 more31 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.