Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 03/22/2026 20:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 11:37PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 22, 2026 - 8:37pm
Expires: 
March 22, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1137 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Holland, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Chillicothe, Washington Court House, Circleville, Logan, Greenfield, Waverly, Nelsonville, Leesburg, Kingston, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, Bainbridge, New Holland, Logan Elm Village, Hocking Hills State Park, North Folk Village, Staunton, Starr, Good Hope, and Frankfort. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central, south central and southwestern Ohio. 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: 
Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH