Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 15:10

At 610 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bradford, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Sidney, Piqua, Versailles, Covington, Newport, Bradford, Pleasant Hill, Hardin, Webster, Russia, Gettysburg, Fletcher, Lockington, Union Corners, Polo, Newbern, Darke County Airport, Horatio, Bloomer, and Ballou. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 78 and 98. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.