Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:27PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Delaware,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Westerville, Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, Polaris, Shawnee Hills,
Galena, Alum Creek State Park, Olive Green, Bellepoint, Warrensburg,
Center Village, Kilbourne, Columbus Zoo, and Lewis Center.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 122 and 138.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM 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:
Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov