Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Reynoldsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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...
Port Columbus Airport, Groveport, Etna, Pickerington, Buckeye Lake, Beechwood Trails, Blacklick Estates, Brice, Bexley, State Route 310 at State Route 161, Kirkersville, Interstate 70 at State Route 37, Pataskala, Hebron, Reynoldsburg, Summit Station, Jersey, Whitehall, Obetz, and Gahanna.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 100 and 129.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 108.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 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.

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