Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 10:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:44PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bremen, or 7 miles west of Somerset, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Somerset, Perry State Forest, and Glenford.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Perry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov