Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stryker, or near Archbold, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Wauseon, Archbold, Stryker, Evansport, Elmira, Tedrow, Pettisville,
Ridgeville Corners, and Ottokee.
This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 25 and 39.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: