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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
534 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
OHZ042-060-182215-
Darke OH-Preble OH-
534 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN PREBLE
AND DARKE COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM EDT...

At 533 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fountain City,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Greenville, Versailles, Arcanum, Bradford, Union City, New Paris,
Ansonia, New Madison, Webster, Wayne Lakes, Gettysburg, Eldorado,
West Manchester, Hollansburg, Palestine, Castine, Union Corners,
Darke County Airport, State Route 47 at US Route 127, and Sharps
Crossing.

This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 6.
 
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 4026 8480 4028 8444 4006 8443 3974 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 226DEG 54KT 3993 8491 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Novak