Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size 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...
Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson
Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk,
Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park,
Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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:
Hardin; Auglaize; Shelby; Logan; Union; Champaign
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: