{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9589494ef237d3bd4202f6766b92d41652ede283.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9589494ef237d3bd4202f6766b92d41652ede283.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington OH"},"word_count":175,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Madison; Franklin; Pickaway\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T18:49:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T18:49:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 649 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Mount Sterling,\nmoving northeast at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning\nis possible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nColumbus, Grove City, Bexley, Jefferson, Canal Winchester, Groveport,\nWest Jefferson, Ashville, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Lake\nDarby, Obetz, Commercial Point, Lithopolis, Urbancrest, Harrisburg,\nOrient, Lockbourne, Darbyville, and Georgesville.\n\nThis includes the following Interstates...\nI-70 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 105.\nI-71 in Ohio between mile markers 82 and 106.\n\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.\n\nMotorists should slow down and use extra caution.\n\nTo report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at\nweather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can\ndo so safely."}