Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 03/22/2026 20:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires: 
March 22, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1100 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Carlisle to near Lebanon, moving east at 55 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... Columbus, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Xenia, Lebanon, Washington Court House, Wilmington, London, Bellbrook, Hillsboro, New Carlisle, Yellow Springs, Jefferson, Wright-Patterson Afb, Northridge, West Jefferson, and Cedarville. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 41 and 84. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 30 and 91. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central, south central, southwestern and west 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: 
Clark; Madison; Franklin; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Warren; Clinton; Highland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH