High Wind Warning Issued for Fairfield, Fayette, Pickaway, and Clinton Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several Ohio counties, forecasting wind gusts up to 60 mph and potential power outages through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS alert code: HWW). This alert is in effect for several counties in the region as severe wind conditions are expected to develop.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Ohio:
- Fairfield County
- Fayette County
- Pickaway County
- Clinton County
What You Should Do
Residents within the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid injury from breaking glass.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs when outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to reach speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated across the affected areas.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist throughout the day, with the warning currently scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM EDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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