WWUS81 KILN 192240
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
640 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026
 
OHZ026-035-043>045-192315-
Logan OH-Auglaize OH-Shelby OH-Hardin OH-Union OH-
640 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN SHELBY
AND LOGAN COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO...NORTHWESTERN UNION COUNTY
IN CENTRAL OHIO...HARDIN AND EAST CENTRAL AUGLAIZE COUNTIES IN WEST
CENTRAL OHIO THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 640 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ada to Jackson Center, moving northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy 
         rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to 
         vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells
Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center,
West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Blanchard, Roundhead,
Quincy, and Mount Victory.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 92 and 98.
 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and west 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.

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LAT...LON 4082 8350 4070 8350 4070 8344 4069 8344
      4069 8342 4058 8342 4029 8353 4028 8423
      4064 8395 4065 8388 4073 8388 4082 8381
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 232DEG 44KT 4083 8377 4041 8404 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

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Hatzos