Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 505 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown,
moving southeast at 25 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…
Newark, Westerville, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Beechwood
Trails, Granville South, New Albany, Jersey, Kirkersville,
Alexandria, Fredonia, State Route 310 at State Route 161, and Center
Village.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 124 and 125.
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 505 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown,
moving southeast at 25 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…
Newark, Westerville, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Beechwood
Trails, Granville South, New Albany, Jersey, Kirkersville,
Alexandria, Fredonia, State Route 310 at State Route 161, and Center
Village.
This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 124 and 125.
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.5:05 PMApril 22, 2026
