Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 06:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:02AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 902 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Marysville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Delaware, Marysville, Richwood, Ashley, Radnor, Ostrander, Magnetic Springs, Delaware State Park, Broadway, Warrensburg, Pharisburg, Leonardsburg, Kilbourne, New Dover, State Route 257 at US Route 36, and Raymond. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 134 and 138. 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: 
Union; Delaware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov