Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 10:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 146 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Marysville, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Marysville, Powell, Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Polaris, New California, New Albany, Shawnee Hills, Galena, Ostrander, Alexandria, Hartford, Magnetic Springs, Alum Creek State Park, and Raymond. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 120 and 138. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central 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: 
Union; Delaware; Franklin; Licking
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH