Special Weather Statement

At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include... Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Pickerington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Ashville, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, and Hebron.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 93 and 142, and near mile marker 144. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 94 and 112.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and south 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.