Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:05AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:05am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 805 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Vernon, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and
very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can
cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and
hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Batesville, Aurora, Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Dillsboro, Moores
Hill, Wilmington, Manchester, Sunman, Hartford, Holton, Napoleon,
Millhousen, Rexville, Cold Springs, Penntown, Farmers Retreat,
Friendship, and Versailles Lake.
This includes I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 152 and 159.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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:
Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov