WWUS81 KILN 182103
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
503 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
OHZ026-035-044-182145-
Logan OH-Auglaize OH-Hardin OH-
503 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN
LOGAN...NORTHWESTERN HARDIN AND AUGLAIZE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM
EDT...

At 503 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Cridersville,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, frequent 
         cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. 
         Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger,
Waynesfield, Moulton, Blanchard, Mcguffey, Buckland, Uniopolis, Dola,
Fryburg, Kossuth, Huntersville, St. Johns, Walton, and State Route
116 at State Route 197.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 118.
 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
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 4054 8388 4048 8400 4048 8419 4063 8444
      4069 8436 4069 8422 4066 8422 4066 8411
      4064 8411 4065 8388 4082 8388 4082 8351
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 237DEG 38KT 4061 8413 

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

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Novak