Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1137 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Upper Arlington, moving southeast at 35 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, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Groveport, West Jefferson, Ashville, South Bloomfield, Ohio State University, Lake Darby, Easton, Whitehall, and Grandview Heights.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 84 and 113.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 117.
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.

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