Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 1110 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West
Mansfield, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Dublin, Delaware, Hilliard, Marysville, Bellefontaine,
Urbana, Powell, Plain City, West Liberty, Mechanicsburg, North
Lewisburg, De Graff, West Mansfield, New California, Milford Center,
Shawnee Hills, Ostrander, Woodstock, and Magnetic Springs.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.At 1110 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over West
Mansfield, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, frequent
cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Dublin, Delaware, Hilliard, Marysville, Bellefontaine,
Urbana, Powell, Plain City, West Liberty, Mechanicsburg, North
Lewisburg, De Graff, West Mansfield, New California, Milford Center,
Shawnee Hills, Ostrander, Woodstock, and Magnetic Springs.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.11:11 AMAugust 10, 2026
