Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Cleveland OH
AREA: Stark; Holmes
SENT: 2026-07-04T15:21:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wilmot, or 12 miles northwest of Dover, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Brewster, Navarre, Waynesburg, East Sparta, Wilmot, Winesburg, and
Beach City.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern Ohio.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-04T15:45:00-04:00