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Special Weather Statement — Highland

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 5:32 AM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 5:13 AM UTC
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At 113 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hillsboro, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Hillsboro, Lynchburg, Marshall, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Russell, New Market, Sinking Spring, Rocky Fork Lake, Danville in Highland County, Rainsboro, Berrysville, State Route 136 at US Route 62, and Highland County Airport. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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Highland · 39.160°, -83.694°

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Sep 20, 5:13 AM UTC · nws

At 113 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hillsboro, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Hillsboro, Lynchburg, Marshall, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Russell, New Market, Sinking Spring, Rocky Fork Lake, Danville in Highland County, Rainsboro, Berrysville, State Route 136 at US Route 62, and Highland County Airport. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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