Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Worthington,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper
Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley,
Pataskala, Powell, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Minerva Park, Ohio
State University, Polaris, Easton, and Summit Station.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 115.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 121.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes
stronger, then a warning may be needed.
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:
Delaware; Franklin; Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov