Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 18:16

At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Morrow, moving east 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... Wilmington, Blanchester, Morrow, South Lebanon, Maineville, Clarksville, Martinsville, Midland, Butlerville, Pleasant Plain, Fort Ancient, Middleboro, New Antioch, Oakland, Westboro, Cuba, Morrisville, and Ogden. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 48 and 54. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southwestern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southwestern 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.