Straight Line Winds in Highland County, Ohio

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. 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. $$