Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:45am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 345 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bethel, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Amelia, Mount Orab, Bethel, Williamsburg, Sardinia,
Russellville, Hamersville, Mowrystown, Lindale, Saltair, Greenbush,
Lake Waynoka, East Fork State Park, Nicholsville, Buford, State Route
32 at US Route 68, Fincastle, State Route 32 at US Route 62, and New
Hope.
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:
Clermont; Brown; Highland
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov