Special Weather Statement 05/01/2025 11:45 for Ohio areas

At 245 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Belfast, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Rocky Fork Lake, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Cynthiana, Highland Holiday, New Market, Marshall, Rainsboro, Berrysville, Paint Creek State Park, Highland County Airport, and Hillsboro. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for south 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.