Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHAt 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.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.6:40 PMMay 19, 2026
