Special Weather Statement

At 1014 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Easton, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include... Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Bexley, Pataskala, Johnstown, Sunbury, West Jefferson, Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Beechwood Trails, Lake Darby, Easton, Summit Station, Whitehall, New Albany, and Grandview Heights.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 85 and 104, and between mile markers 107 and 110. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 116.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for 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.