Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/05/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 511 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hilliard, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Worthington, Powell, Johnstown, Sunbury, Minerva Park, Polaris, New Albany, Shawnee Hills, Galena, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, Hartford, Alum Creek State Park, and Olive Green. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio near mile marker 94. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 113 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: 
Delaware; Franklin; Licking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH