Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of
Hocking Hills State Park, moving east at 40 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...
Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, Bremen, Hocking Hills State Park,
Hide-A-Way Hills, Starr, Laurelville, Murray City, Sugar Grove, US
Route 22 at State Route 159, Ilesboro, Haydenville, South
Bloomingville, Clearport, North Berne, Union Furnace, Oreville,
Carbon Hill, and Buena Vista in Hocking County.
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:
Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: