Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 11:24PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires:
March 26, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1124 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mount Vernon to near Johnstown to 6 miles
southeast of Jefferson, moving southeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City,
Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington,
Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester,
Groveport, Johnstown, and Ashville.
Instruction:
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:
Delaware; Franklin; Licking; Pickaway; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov