Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 113 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pickerington,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron,
Millersport, Pleasantville, Harbor Hills, Fairfield Beach, Beechwood
Trails, Thornport, Etna, Thurston, Kirkersville, Carroll, Rushville,
Gratiot, and West Rushville.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 118 and 142, and near
mile marker 144.
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:
Licking; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov