Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 104 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newark, Gahanna, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Utica, Granville South, Beechwood Trails, New Albany, Jersey, Alexandria, Hartford, St. Louisville, Fredonia, US Route 62 at State Route 661, State Route 310 at State Route 161, and Center Village.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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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