Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 9:24PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 924 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sunbury, moving
east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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...
Newark, Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Ashley, Hanover, Marne, Galena,
Hartford, St. Louisville, Interstate 71 at US Route 36/State Route
37, Toboso, Fredonia, Olive Green, US Route 62 at State Route 661,
Purity, Fallsburg, and Kilbourne.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 128 and 138.
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:
Delaware; Licking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: