Indiana, Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 15:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oldenburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Hamilton, Oxford, Brookville, Liberty, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Darrtown, Salem, Reily, Blooming Grove, Metamora, Millville, Laurel, Scipio, College Corner, Cedar Grove, Mount Carmel, Dunlapsville, Whitewater State Park, and Mounds State Recreation Area. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern and east central Indiana...and southwestern 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: 
Fayette; Union; Franklin; Preble; Butler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov