Special Weather Statement

At 710 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sunbury, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Westerville, Delaware, Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Galena, Hartford, Interstate 71 at US Route 36/State Route 37, Alum Creek State Park, Fredonia, US Route 62 at State Route 661, Olive Green, Center Village, Lewis Center, and Kilbourne.

This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 123 and 135.

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.

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.