Special Weather Statement

At 407 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Kenton, moving southeast at 25 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... Kenton, Richwood, Forest, West Mansfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Ridgeway, Patterson, Grant, Raymond, Silver Creek, Byhalia, Broadway, Middleburg, Pfeiffer, Hepburn, Pottersburg, Mentzer, Somersville, and Big Springs.

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.