WWUS81 KILN 222034
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
434 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
OHZ056-222100-
Licking OH-
434 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN LICKING
COUNTY THROUGH 500 PM EDT...

At 434 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Thornport,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size 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...
Gratiot and Brownsville.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 134 and 142, and near
mile marker 144.
 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Ohio.

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 3996 8220 3995 8220 3995 8223 3991 8223
      3991 8229 3992 8240 4005 8234 4002 8219
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 271DEG 27KT 3995 8230 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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