Special Weather Statement for Fairfield; Hocking

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At 1214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lancaster, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, Bremen, Pleasantville, Hide-A-Way Hills, Starr, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Rushville, West Rushville, Fairfield County Airport, US Route 22 at State Route 159, Ilesboro, Hideaway Hills, Haydenville, Lake Logan State Park, North Berne, Enterprise, and Union Furnace. 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.