Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 08:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
At 1100 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over South Bloomfield, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Lancaster, Circleville, Logan, Nelsonville, Ashville, South Bloomfield, Bremen, Hocking Hills State Park, Hide-A-Way Hills, Logan Elm Village, Commercial Point, Starr, Royalton, Fox, Amanda, Stoutsville, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Tarlton, and Darbyville. 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: 
Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH