Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 642 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Bellefontaine, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De Graff,
Belle Center, West Mansfield, Northwood, Milford Center,
Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Woodstock, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Raymond,
New Jerusalem, Broadway, Mcmorran, Pottersburg, and Big Springs.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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:
Logan; Union; Champaign
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov