Special Weather Statement

At 1142 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over North Lewisburg, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Marysville, London, Jefferson, Plain City, West Jefferson, Mechanicsburg, Choctaw Lake, New California, Lake Darby, Grandview Heights, Milford Center, Valleyview, Marble Cliff, Lafayette, Woodstock, and Unionville Center.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 73 and 95.

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.