Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 14:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 505 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Newark, Westerville, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Beechwood Trails, Granville South, New Albany, Jersey, Kirkersville, Alexandria, Fredonia, State Route 310 at State Route 161, and Center Village. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 124 and 125. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov