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 1134 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...STRAIGHT LINE WINDS CONFIRMED IN HIGHLAND COUNTY ON APRIL 8TH 2020...... With support and assistance from Highland County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service confirms that straight line / non-tornadic winds were responsible for the widespread tree and minor structure damage seen to the northwest of Hillsboro, and in other portions of the county on April 8th, 2020. Widespread winds of 70-80 mph were seen across much of the county, leading to numerous trees being uprooted or broken off, as well as minor damage to some homes and outbuildings. $$