Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:42AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:42am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 1042 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Galion, or 9 miles southeast of Bucyrus, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Mansfield, Galion, Shelby, Ontario, Lexington, Crestline, North
Robinson, Mifflin, Iberia, Shenandoah, and Olivesburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Morrow
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov