Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Connersville,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, Waterloo, Abington, Brownsville,
Boston, Richmond Municipal Airport, Witts Station, Alquina, Mettel
Field, Clifton, Kitchel, Philomath, and Springersville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
east central Indiana...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:
Wayne; Fayette; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov