Severe Storm Safety in Central Ohio | Toledo News

Severe thunderstorm warning hit central Ohio on July 21st, with winds up to 60 mph and hail the size of marbles threatening Franklin, Delaware, Licking, and Union counties. The storm, moving at 40 mph and spotted near Marysville at 2 PM, brought down trees and power lines across Westerville, Delaware, and I-71 corridors. NWS urged immediate shelter in interior rooms on the lowest floor, and drivers to keep windows shut and hands off metal or electrical systems—cars act as Faraday cages. When thunder roars, go indoors: stay away from windows, plumbing, and electronics, and wait 30 minutes after the last rumble. Stay safe, stay informed. 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/06759c016174c286