Straight Line Winds in Highland County, Ohio

Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 756 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...STRAIGHT LINE WINDS SURVEYED IN SOUTHWESTERN HIGHLAND COUNTY OHIO... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has completed a storm damage survey in southwestern Highland County in Ohio. The survey is in relation to severe thunderstorms that moved through the area during the evening of April 5 2017. Damage was observed at several locations near Buford in southwestern Highland County. At a farm property on New Market Road, a collection of grain bins was heavily damaged, with one bin pulled down completely. At a residence on Beltz Road, a trailer was completely destroyed by high winds. Wind speeds at these locations were estimated to be 80 to 90 MPH. Along Hereford Road, a storage garage was destroyed by the winds. On Beltz Road, a propane tank was upended, and a large limb was blown on a house. At other locations in the Buford area, a few trees were downed, with limbs downed in many locations. In general, most of southwestern Highland County is estimated to have received winds of 60 to 70 MPH. Damage in this area is estimated to have occurred between 710 PM and 718 PM. $$ HAYDU/HATZOS