Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:33PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lake Santee,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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...
Connersville, Brookville, Lake Santee, Blooming Grove, Columbia,
Metamora, Laurel, Dunlapsville, Alquina, Whitewater State Park,
Andersonville, Billingsville, Mounds State Recreation Area, Hamburg,
Alpine, Nulltown, Peppertown, Everton, Buena Vista, and
Springersville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Indiana.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov