Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:31AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1131 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Pataskala, Canal Winchester,
Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Pleasantville,
Fairfield Beach, Harbor Hills, Etna, Thurston, Kirkersville, Carroll,
Fairfield County Airport, State Route 158 at State Route 204,
Interstate 70 at State Route 37, and Dumontville.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 114 and 130.
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:
Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov