WWUS81 KILN 182326
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
726 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
INZ058-059-066-190000-
Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-
726 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA...UNION AND SOUTHERN FAYETTE COUNTIES IN EAST
CENTRAL INDIANA THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 726 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles north of Lake Santee to near Brookville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Connersville, Brookville, Liberty, West College Corner, Salem,
Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Brownsville, Laurel,
Dunlapsville, Whitewater State Park, Goodwins Corner, Mounds State
Recreation Area, Cottage Grove, Peppertown, Buena Vista,
Springersville, and Alquina.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

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.

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LAT...LON 3962 8530 3972 8481 3945 8482 3934 8518
      3942 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 239DEG 34KT 3952 8527 3937 8507 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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Novak