Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pataskala,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newark, Reynoldsburg, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Buckeye
Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Hanover, Harbor Hills, Granville South,
Marne, Fairfield Beach, Beechwood Trails, Summit Station, Thornport,
Etna, New Albany, and Jersey.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 115 and 142, and 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:
Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: