Special Weather Statement

At 455 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sidney to near Bellefontaine, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Logansville, Rosewood, Pickrelltown, Middleburg, Plattsville, Maplewood, Springhills, Mingo, Pemberton, and East Liberty.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 95 and 99.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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.