Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Deshler to 6 miles north of Lima to near
Wapakoneta. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Findlay, Bowling Green, Fostoria, Bluffton, North Baltimore, McComb,
Weston, Arlington, Arcadia, Rawson, Vanlue, Van Buren, Pemberville,
Bradner, Wayne, Bloomdale, Risingsun, Cygnet, Mount Blanchard, and
Portage.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Wood; Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: