Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 20:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 11:16PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of New Lexington, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... McConnelsville, Crooksville, Malta, Corning, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Eagleport, and Hackney.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Perry; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV