Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Ottoville, or 8 miles north of Delphos, moving
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...
Ottawa, Leipsic, Kalida, Continental, Glandorf, Ottoville, Fort
Jennings, Dupont, West Leipsic, Gilboa, Cloverdale, Belmore, Miller
City, Wetzel, Prentiss, Kieferville, Roselms, and Mandale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
northwestern and west central Ohio.
Area Description:
Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: