Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 7:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 726 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles north of Lake Santee to near Brookville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Connersville, Brookville, Liberty, West College Corner, Salem,
Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Brownsville, Laurel,
Dunlapsville, Whitewater State Park, Goodwins Corner, Mounds State
Recreation Area, Cottage Grove, Peppertown, Buena Vista,
Springersville, and Alquina.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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:
Fayette; Union; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
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