Special Weather Statement

At 914 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bellefontaine, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Marysville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Urbana, Kenton, Richwood, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De Graff, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Hardin, Northwood, Quincy, Russia, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, and Ridgeway.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 86 and 96.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central and 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.