Special Weather Statement

At 113 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pickerington, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Pleasantville, Harbor Hills, Fairfield Beach, Beechwood Trails, Thornport, Etna, Thurston, Kirkersville, Carroll, Rushville, Gratiot, and West Rushville.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 118 and 142, and near mile marker 144.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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