Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 649 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Mount Sterling, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Columbus, Grove City, Bexley, Jefferson, Canal Winchester, Groveport, West Jefferson, Ashville, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Lake Darby, Obetz, Commercial Point, Lithopolis, Urbancrest, Harrisburg, Orient, Lockbourne, Darbyville, and Georgesville.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 105.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 82 and 106.
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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