Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH**

At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Worthington, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Pataskala, Powell, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Polaris, Easton, and Summit Station.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 115. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 121.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 4:06 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*