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
Sender: