Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 06:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 6:35am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 935 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Waldo to near Marysville, moving southeast at 60 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... Columbus, Westerville, Delaware, Gahanna, Pataskala, Powell, Johnstown, Sunbury, Ashley, Minerva Park, Polaris, Summit Station, New Albany, Jersey, Radnor, Galena, Ostrander, Hartford, Alum Creek State Park, and Delaware State Park. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 119 and 138. 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; Franklin; Licking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH