Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Delta, or near Wauseon, moving northeast at 45 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Swanton, Delta, Metamora, Lyons, Oakshade, Seward, Denson, Winameg,
Ottokee, and Assumption.
This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 35 and 48.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: