High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of 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.