Special Weather Statement for Franklin; Ripley
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What is happening
At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Columbus, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Indiana. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Indiana.
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Bulletin details
At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Columbus, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Batesville, Versailles, Osgood, Holton, Napoleon, Millhousen, Versailles Lake, Otter Village, Ballstown, and New Marion.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 7:08PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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