Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 16:59

At 759 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Summit Station, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Bexley, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Johnstown, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Bremen, Millersport, Pleasantville, and Hanover. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 103 and 142, and near mile marker 144. 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.