Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 722 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kenton to near West Liberty, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Marysville, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Richwood, West Liberty, West
Mansfield, Northwood, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Ridgeway, Magnetic
Springs, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Raymond, New Jerusalem, Broadway,
Pfeiffer, Pottersburg, Big Springs, and Essex.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and 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; Logan; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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