Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 3:39PM EDT until April 15 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 339 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Holgate, or
near Napoleon, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Defiance, Napoleon, Wauseon, Archbold, Delta, Liberty Center,
Holgate, Mcclure, Hamler, Texas, Malinta, Florida, New Bavaria,
Grelton, Ridgeville Corners, Gerald, Ayersville, Colton, Okolona, and
Brailey.
This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 36 and 45.
Instruction:
This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room,
a bathroom or closet or basement.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Defiance, OH; Fulton, OH; Henry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov