Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 631 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Lancaster, Baltimore, Bremen, Pleasantville, Hide-A-Way Hills, Royalton, Thurston, Carroll, Rushville, West Rushville, Fairfield County Airport, Hideaway Hills, North Berne, and Dumontville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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.
Area Description: 
Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH