Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 13:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New California, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Worthington, Powell, Sunbury, Minerva Park, New California, Shawnee Hills, Galena, Ostrander, Alum Creek State Park, Stratford, Bellepoint, Huber Ridge, and Watkins. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 118 and 131. 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: 
Union; Delaware; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov