Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 16:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 739 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pleasant Hill, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Troy, Piqua, West Milton, Covington, Pleasant Hill, Fletcher, Ludlow Falls, and Farrington. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 73 and 85. 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: 
Miami
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH