Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 11:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1141 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Polaris, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
St. Louisville, Fredonia, US Route 62 at State Route 661, Purity, Johnstown, Utica, Sunbury, Huber Ridge, Westerville, Center Village, Galena, Fallsburg, Hartford, Minerva Park, New Albany, and Columbus.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 125 and 128.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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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