Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 10:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 1014 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Easton, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna,
Hilliard, Bexley, Pataskala, Johnstown, Sunbury, West Jefferson,
Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Beechwood Trails, Lake Darby,
Easton, Summit Station, Whitehall, New Albany, and Grandview Heights.
This includes the following Interstates…
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 85 and 104, and between mile
markers 107 and 110.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 116.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central Ohio.
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.At 1014 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Easton, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna,
Hilliard, Bexley, Pataskala, Johnstown, Sunbury, West Jefferson,
Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Beechwood Trails, Lake Darby,
Easton, Summit Station, Whitehall, New Albany, and Grandview Heights.
This includes the following Interstates…
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 85 and 104, and between mile
markers 107 and 110.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 116.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central Ohio.
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.10:14 PMAugust 9, 2026
