Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Fostoria to near Findlay
to near Arlington. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Findlay, Tiffin, Fremont, Fostoria, Gibsonburg, Woodville, Arlington,
Elmore, Sycamore, Arcadia, Vanlue, New Riegel, Ballville, Carey,
Bradner, Wayne, Bloomdale, Bettsville, Risingsun, and Mount
Blanchard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Hancock; Seneca; Wyandot
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: