Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 03/22/2026 19:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 10:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 22, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires: 
March 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 1041 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pleasantville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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... Lancaster, Baltimore, Bremen, Pleasantville, Rushville, West Rushville, Fairfield County Airport, North Berne, and Dumontville. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central Ohio. 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: 
Fairfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov