High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of West Central Ohio and East Central Indiana
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 parts of Ohio and Indiana, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Ohio and East Central Indiana
- Issued
- April 2, 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 West Central Ohio and East Central Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of east central and southeast Indiana, as well as west central Ohio. This alert indicates that a high-wind event is occurring or imminent, posing a significant threat to property and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties:
- Indiana: Wayne, Fayette, Union, and Franklin.
- Ohio: Hardin, Mercer, Auglaize, Darke, Shelby, Logan, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Preble, and Montgomery.
What You Should Do
Residents in 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 or flying debris.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained south winds of 20 to 30 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected across the region. Travel will be difficult due to the force of the wind, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately as of Sunday, March 15, at 1:47 PM EDT. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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