Special Weather Statement

At 455 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Delaware to near Choctaw Lake, moving southeast at 45 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... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Marysville, Worthington, Jefferson, Powell, Sunbury, Plain City, West Jefferson, Ashley, Minerva Park, New California, Polaris, Ohio State University, Lake Darby, and Easton.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 77 and 97. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 111 and 138.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM 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.