Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Columbus, Newark, Heath, Granville, Johnstown, Utica, Hanover,
Granville South, Marne, New Albany, Alexandria, Hartford, St.
Louisville, Gratiot, Toboso, Fredonia, US Route 62 at State Route
661, Purity, State Route 310 at State Route 161, and Center Village.
This includes I-70 in Ohio near mile marker 144.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM 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; Franklin; Licking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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