Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 07:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
At 1015 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marion, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Marion, Mount Gilead, Prospect, Caledonia, New Bloomington, Edison, Green Camp, and Iberia.
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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland.
Area Description: 
Crawford; Marion; Morrow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov