Severe Storm Safety in Central Ohio | Columbus News

Severe thunderstorms slammed central Ohio on Saturday, July 21, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-inch hail threatening counties like Franklin, Delaware, and Licking. The storm, spotted near Marysville at 2 PM and moving east at 40 mph, prompted urgent safety alerts: seek interior rooms on the lowest floor, avoid windows and electronics, and stay in vehicles with windows closed—metal frames act as lightning shields. Remember: thunder means danger is nearby, and you should stay put for 30 minutes after the last rumble. Stay informed, stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bd8cd1eb3625616