Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 438 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles west of Fort Loramie to near Greenville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Wapakoneta, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Newport,
Bradford, Fort Loramie, New Knoxville, Webster, Wayne Lakes, Russia,
Gettysburg, Osgood, North Star, Kettlersville, Yorkshire, Egypt,
Darke County Airport, and State Route 47 at US Route 127.
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; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: