Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 9:48PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 948 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lancaster,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lancaster, Logan, Baltimore, Bremen, Millersport, Pleasantville,
Hide-A-Way Hills, Fairfield Beach, Royalton, Amanda, Thurston,
Stoutsville, Carroll, Sugar Grove, and Rushville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central Ohio.
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:
Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: