Kentucky, Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 18:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 911 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Tollesboro, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Maysville, West Union, Manchester, Peebles, Aberdeen, Vanceburg, Head of Grassy, Camp Dix, Tollesboro, Rome, Lucasville, Blue Creek, Rarden, Otway, Concord, Trinity, Saint Paul, Dunkinsville, Bradysville, and Kinniconick. 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: 
Mason; Lewis; Brown; Adams; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH