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Special Weather Statement for Logan; Union

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Logan, Union
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At 325 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bellefontaine, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel 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...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes stronger, then a warning may be needed. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and west 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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At 325 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bellefontaine, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel 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... Marysville, Bellefontaine, West Mansfield, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Raymond, New Jerusalem, Pickrelltown, Byhalia, Broadway, Middleburg, Mcmorran, Pottersburg, Somersville, and East Liberty.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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