Special Weather Statement

At 1049 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 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... Marysville, Bellefontaine, Urbana, West Liberty, North Lewisburg, De Graff, West Mansfield, Milford Center, Rushsylvania, Woodstock, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Cable, Raymond, Westville, New Jerusalem, Broadway, Mcmorran, Pottersburg, and Kennard.

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.