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WFUS51 KILN 160304
TORILN
OHC045-049-160330-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0065.260816T0304Z-260816T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1104 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Franklin County in central Ohio...
  Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1104 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Canal Winchester, moving east at 20 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, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Lithopolis,
  Carroll, Brice, and Blacklick Estates.

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 3980 8284 3982 8292 3992 8290 3993 8266
      3984 8263 3977 8268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0304Z 283DEG 18KT 3988 8284 

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

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