Ohio Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 945 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Granville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Locations impacted include... Newark, Granville, Utica, Hanover, Granville South, Marne, St. Louisville, Fredonia, Fallsburg, US Route 62 at State Route 661, and Purity. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. 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