High Wind — Mercer, Ohio

2008-09-14 · Mercer, Ohio

Event narrative

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.

Wider weather episode

The remnants of hurricane Ike raced northeast through the midwest and merged with a frontal boundary across the lower Ohio Valley Sunday morning. Abundant sunshine promoted deep mixing of the atmosphere, and warm, dry air aloft translated down to the surface. Gusty winds in excess of 70 mph persisted for a period of several hours, causing significant damage and widespread power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 134620. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.