Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 958 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rome, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Vanceburg, South Webster,
Rosemount, Camp Dix, Rome, Franklin Furnace, Sciotodale, Clarktown,
Blue Creek, Saint Paul, Sciotoville, Kinniconick, Charters,
Friendship, Stricklett, Rexton, and Sandy Springs.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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:
Lewis; Adams; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov