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WWUS51 KILN 160253
SVSILN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1053 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

OHC049-160315-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260816T0315Z/
Franklin OH-
1053 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...

At 1053 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Groveport, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Groveport,
Whitehall, Obetz, Lithopolis, Brice, and Blacklick Estates.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 111.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather, 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 3997 8278 3994 8278 3994 8281 3991 8281
      3991 8280 3982 8280 3982 8282 3980 8282
      3986 8298 3995 8296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 277DEG 21KT 3989 8289 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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