Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bexley, moving
east at 15 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...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Bexley, Pataskala,
Canal Winchester, Groveport, Baltimore, Easton, Summit Station,
Beechwood Trails, Whitehall, Etna, Obetz, Lithopolis, Kirkersville,
Carroll, Brice, and Port Columbus Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 100 and 124.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 111.
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:
Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov