Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 339 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Richwood, 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... Delaware, Marysville, Richwood, Ashley, Radnor, Ostrander, Magnetic Springs, Delaware State Park, Bellepoint, Broadway, Warrensburg, Pharisburg, Watkins, Essex, New Dover, Somersville, and Raymond. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and west 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: 
Union; Delaware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov