More than 50,000 AEP Ohio customers are without power as of 6:00 p.m. after a severe storm left behind strong winds Saturday.
Wind gusts are expected to slowly ramp up through the day with peak speeds reaching 55+ mph. A few more showers or rumbles of thunder will pick up later today.
High wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect for several central Ohio counties until 6 p.m. Saturday evening.