Weather Alert
Franklin County, OH
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 7/18/26 1:39 PM
End: 7/18/26 2:15 PM
Dur: 00:36
Canceled 7/18/26 2:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 139 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Johnstown to near Ohio State University, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Beechwood Trails, Easton, Summit Station, and Whitehall.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 93 and 121.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 119.
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.



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