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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1103 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

OHC041-049-089-080315-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-240508T0315Z/
Franklin OH-Delaware OH-Licking OH-
1103 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN...SOUTHEASTERN DELAWARE AND WESTERN LICKING
COUNTIES...

At 1102 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Westerville, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pataskala, Johnstown,
Minerva Park, Easton, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Etna, New
Albany, Jersey, State Route 310 at State Route 161, Huber Ridge, and
Center Village.

This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 120 and 124.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather, 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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LAT...LON 3995 8267 4003 8298 4018 8297 4020 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 262DEG 30KT 4011 8286

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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