Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hagerstown,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown, Fountain City,
Franklin, Milton, Greens Fork, East Germantown, Spring Grove, Bethel,
Economy, Mount Auburn, Whitewater, Middleboro, Jacksonburg,
Interstate 70 at Exit 145, and Williamsburg.
This includes I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 154.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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:
Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov