Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Versailles,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Sidney, Versailles, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, Hardin,
Webster, Russia, Port Jefferson, Osgood, Kettlersville, Lockington,
Yorkshire, Polo, Newbern, Darke County Airport, Willowdell, Horatio,
and Bloomer.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 105.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 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:
Darke; Shelby; Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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