Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 7:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 750 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Plain City,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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, Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Hilliard, Marysville,
Worthington, Powell, Plain City, New California, Polaris, Shawnee
Hills, Riverlea, Unionville Center, Alum Creek State Park, Resaca, US
Route 33 at US Route 42, Columbus Zoo, Lewis Center, and Amity.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 118 and 127.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central 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:
Union; Delaware; Madison; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: