Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 8:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 819 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Springboro to near New Richmond, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, Loveland, Franklin, Milford,
Blanchester, Amelia, Waynesville, New Richmond, Terrace Park,
Batavia, Morrow, Kings Island, Withamsville, Camp Dennison, Hunter,
South Lebanon, and Woodville.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 23 and 51.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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:
Greene; Warren; Clinton; Clermont; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: