Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 12:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:36PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fredericktown, or 10 miles north of Mount Vernon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Loudonville, Bellville, Danville, Butler, Gann, and North Liberty.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central and northeastern Ohio.
Area Description: 
Richland; Ashland; Knox
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov