Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Monroe to 11 miles north of
Hagerstown, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Greenville, Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Union City, Fort Recovery,
Ansonia, Rockford, Wabash, Wayne Lakes, Mendon, Osgood, Chickasaw,
Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, Palestine, Montezuma, New
Weston, and Yorkshire.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
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.
Area Description:
Mercer; Darke
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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