Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Wapakoneta,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Dunkirk, Alger,
Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Dola,
Fryburg, Jumbo, Huntersville, St. Johns, Walton, New Hampshire, and
State Route 195 at State Route 235.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
west central Ohio.
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:
Hardin; Auglaize
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov