Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 4:29PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Powell, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Hilliard,
Worthington, Powell, Plain City, Minerva Park, Ohio State University,
Polaris, New California, Shawnee Hills, Riverlea, Bellepoint,
Clintonville, US Route 33 at US Route 42, Huber Ridge, Columbus Zoo,
and Lewis Center.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 110 and 127.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Powell, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Hilliard,
Worthington, Powell, Plain City, Minerva Park, Ohio State University,
Polaris, New California, Shawnee Hills, Riverlea, Bellepoint,
Clintonville, US Route 33 at US Route 42, Huber Ridge, Columbus Zoo,
and Lewis Center.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 110 and 127.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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.4:29 PMApril 22, 2026
