Special Weather Statement

At 138 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sidney to near Pleasant Hill to near New Madison, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Dayton, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Troy, Trotwood, Sidney, Piqua, Vandalia, Englewood, Tipp City, Eaton, New Carlisle, West Milton, Wright-Patterson Afb, Covington, Enon, Arcanum, St. Paris, Camden, and Lewisburg.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 5 and 48. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 53 and 89.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for west central Ohio.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.