Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 244 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gahanna, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Westerville, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Bexley, Pataskala, Johnstown, Utica, Minerva Park, Ohio State University, Easton, Whitehall, New Albany, Grandview Heights, Jersey, Urbancrest, Valleyview, Marble Cliff, and Hartford.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 94 and 103.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 115.
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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