Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 550 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pataskala,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newark, Reynoldsburg, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown,
Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Beechwood Trails, Harbor Hills, Summit
Station, Thornport, Etna, Jersey, Kirkersville, and Alexandria.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 114 and 136.
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:
Licking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov