Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 01:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:26AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:26am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
At 425 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Moraine, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph, half inch hail, 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. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Xenia, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Bellbrook, Moraine, Oakwood, Yellow Springs, Wright-Patterson Afb, West Carrollton, Cedarville, Enon, Jamestown, Wilberforce, and Riverside. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 41 and 54. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 44 and 58. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.
Area Description: 
Clark; Montgomery; Greene
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH