Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/09/2026 17:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 8:11PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 9, 2026 - 5:11pm
Expires: 
September 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 810 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Plain City, moving east at 45 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... Columbus, Newark, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Heath, Granville, Jefferson, Pataskala, Powell, Groveport, and Johnstown. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 81 and 130. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 132. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov