High Wind Warning Issued for West Central and Central Ohio Counties Through Friday Night
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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, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and difficult travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Central and 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 West Central and Central Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of west central and central Ohio. The alert was issued on March 12 at 12:35 PM EDT and remains in effect through Friday evening.
Affected Areas
The following counties in Ohio are included in the warning area:
- Hardin
- Mercer
- Auglaize
- Darke
- Shelby
- Logan
- Union
- Delaware
- Miami
- Champaign
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13. The warning is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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