PNM 20250330

Original Post: 6:30 am on Friday (28 March 2025).

Updates (9 am & 6 pm daily, or as additional information becomes available):

11:13 am on Friday (28 March 2025) with new risk graphic.
1:30 pm on Friday (28 March 2025) with additional comments included with new risk graphic.
1:50 pm on Friday (28 March 2025) NAM modeling graphic fixed and reposted.
9 am on Saturday (29 March 2025) tornado, damaging winds, and hail risk updated in first graphic.
9:40 am on Saturday (29 March 2025) Timing graphic added showing possible start times for SW Ohio.
10:30 am on Saturday (29 March 2025) Storm Prediction Center DAY 2 (Sunday) 4-Panel added for visual context.
2:30 pm on Saturday (29 March 2025) included a location specific timing graphic with threat levels for Wilmington (Clinton County).
5:30 am on Sunday (30 March 2025) updated risk, 4-panel outlook, and timing graphics.
2:06 pm on Sunday (30 March 2025) updated risk, timing, and 4-panel outlook graphics.
3 pm NWS telecon indicates storms strongest to the west of I-75, but wind threats extend to the entire NWS ILN forecast area.

🌩️ Prepare Now: Strong to Severe Storms Expected for Sunday, March 30

This is your Prepare Now Message (PNM): Clinton County EMA urges residents to stay alert and take action as strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday, March 30, primarily from 8 pm to 10 pm.

NWS provided graphic for Wilmington, Ohio (only five location in the NWS ILN area are available for this graphic). Check those NOAA Weather Radios and ensure you have fresh batteries installed.

🔎 What’s Coming:

Damaging Winds are the primary concern—these could bring down tree limbs and cause power outages.
Large Hail is possible and could damage vehicles and property.
Isolated Tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Flash Flooding may occur in low-lying areas or places with poor drainage. 0.5" to 1" expected for areas in Clinton County.
Gusty conditions may affect high-profile vehicles and unsecured outdoor items.

⏱️ Timing:

Storms are expected Sunday 8 pm through 10 pm. Some forecast uncertainty remains due to possible morning cloud cover, which may influence storm development.

📢 Take Action Now:

Secure loose outdoor items (furniture, flags, trash bins).
Charge phones and backup batteries ahead of potential outages.
Review your severe weather plan—especially if living in a mobile home or flood-prone area.
Follow local weather updates throughout Saturday and Sunday.

📲 Stay Informed:

Text CCEA to 69310 for free emergency weather alerts.
Sign-up directly for alerts at 👉link
Visit cc-ema.org/prepare for severe weather checklists and guidance.

🟡 Reminder: It only takes one storm to make it a bad day. Take time Saturday to prepare before storms arrive.

P.S. The next potential weather impact day is Wednesday (2 April) with a 15% to 29% probability for severe weather. NWS Hazardous Outlook: "...Additionally, a few strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through Friday. The repeated rounds of storms and heavy rain may lead to flooding and rises on area waterways. The threat for heavy rain and flooding may continue beyond Friday."

Clinton County EMA – Preparedness is Protection.

Additional information to consider: