Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 18:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 9:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 951 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Richwood, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Delaware, Richwood, Ashley, Radnor, Ostrander, Magnetic Springs, Delaware State Park, Warrensburg, Pharisburg, Somersville, Leonardsburg, Kilbourne, and State Route 257 at US Route 36. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 131 and 136. 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: 
Union; Delaware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH