Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Continental, or 9 miles south of Defiance, moving northeast at 40
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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Defiance, Napoleon, Liberty Center, Continental, Holgate, Mcclure,
Hamler, Texas, Dupont, Malinta, Florida, New Bavaria, Grelton,
Arthur, Gerald, Ayersville, Colton, Okolona, Wisterman, and
Kieferville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northwestern and west central Ohio.
Area Description:
Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: