Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Johnstown to near Groveport to South Bloomfield,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy
rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna,
Pickerington, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester,
Groveport, Johnstown, Ashville, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron,
South Bloomfield, Millersport, and Pleasantville.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 128.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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; Pickaway; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov