Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over London, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Worthington, London,
Jefferson, Plain City, West Jefferson, Choctaw Lake, New California,
Lake Darby, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, Lafayette,
Newport, Resaca, Clintonville, and US Route 33 at US Route 42.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 71 and 95.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 113 and 116.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
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:
Union; Madison; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov