WWUS81 KILN 222058

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wilmington OH

458 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026

 

OHZ046-056-222145-

Licking OH-Delaware OH-

458 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN

DELAWARE AND NORTHERN LICKING COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...



At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown,

moving east at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph, nickel size hail, and frequent 

         cloud-to-ground lightning.



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.



Locations impacted include...

Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, New Albany, Hartford, St. Louisville,

Center Village, Fredonia, Fallsburg, US Route 62 at State Route 661,

and Purity.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 



When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek

shelter under trees when lightning threatens.



Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes

stronger, then a warning may be needed.



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.



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LAT...LON 4016 8219 4009 8276 4013 8276 4013 8281

      4027 8286 4030 8275 4028 8275 4027 8248

      4025 8248 4024 8219

TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 256DEG 37KT 4020 8274 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN

MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH



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