WWUS81 KILN 192131
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
531 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026
 
INZ073-192200-
Ripley IN-
531 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN RIPLEY
COUNTY THROUGH 600 PM EDT...

At 531 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of
Vernon, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to 
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Versailles, Holton, Versailles Lake, Cross Plains, Rexville, Benham,
Olean, and New Marion.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Indiana.

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 3907 8544 3912 8518 3897 8518 3891 8521
      3891 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 262DEG 23KT 3897 8546 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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Hatzos