Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 730 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Delaware,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Winds gusts up to 35 mph, half inch hail, 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. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Westerville, Delaware, Gahanna, Worthington, Powell,
Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Minerva Park, Polaris, Easton, New Albany,
Galena, Ostrander, Riverlea, Hartford, Alum Creek State Park, Olive
Green, and US Route 62 at State Route 661.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 115 and 138.
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.At 730 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Delaware,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Winds gusts up to 35 mph, half inch hail, 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. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Columbus, Westerville, Delaware, Gahanna, Worthington, Powell,
Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Minerva Park, Polaris, Easton, New Albany,
Galena, Ostrander, Riverlea, Hartford, Alum Creek State Park, Olive
Green, and US Route 62 at State Route 661.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 115 and 138.
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.7:30 PMApril 22, 2026
