Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:10PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore,
moving east at 45 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, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Heath, Pataskala,
Canal Winchester, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Bremen,
Millersport, Pleasantville, Harbor Hills, Fairfield Beach, Thornport,
Etna, Royalton, Lithopolis, and Thurston.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 111 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:
Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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