Special Weather Statement

At 411 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near London, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.

Locations impacted include... Columbus, London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Choctaw Lake, Lake Darby, Lafayette, Harrisburg, Interstate 70 at US Route 42, Lilly Chapel, Georgesville, Interstate 70 at State Route 56, Madison Lake, Darbydale, Big Plain, Lincoln Village, Wrightsville, and New Rome.

This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 72 and 86, and between mile markers 88 and 92. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 92 and 93.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM 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.