Special Weather Statement

At 909 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Botkins, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Penny size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include... Bellefontaine, Wapakoneta, Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Quincy, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Fryburg, Montra, Logansville, Mcmorran, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, and Bloom Center.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 110.

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.