At 412 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Newark, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 45 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. Newark, Heath, Granville, Hebron, Hanover, Marne, St. Louisville, Gratiot, Toboso, and Brownsville. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 140 and 142, and near mile marker 144. 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.

SVRCLE The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Southeastern Morrow County in north central Ohio. Central Knox County in north central Ohio. * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 323 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sparta, or 9 miles west of Mount Vernon, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include. Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Gambier, and Sparta.

At 335 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include. Mount Vernon and Gambier.