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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Ohio
22 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Franklin and Pickaway counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches are expected.
- The warning was in effect until 3:45 p.m. EDT on August 22, 2026.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for southern Franklin County and northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio on August 22, 2026. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued the warning at 3:11 p.m. EDT, with an expected end time of 3:45 p.m. EDT. Meteorologists reported a severe thunderstorm located near Grove City, moving northeast at 40 mph.
The storm posed hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter. The National Weather Service indicated that radar confirmed these conditions. Residents were urged to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Significant damage to trees and power lines was anticipated.
Several areas were impacted, including Columbus, Reynoldsburg, and Grove City, along with major interstates like I-70 and I-71 within specific mile markers. A severe thunderstorm warning signifies a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail one inch or larger, often accompanied by heavy rain and potential flooding. The public was advised: "When thunder roars, go indoors."
