WWUS81 KILN 182210
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
610 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
OHZ042-043-051-182245-
Darke OH-Shelby OH-Miami OH-
610 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN SHELBY...
EAST CENTRAL DARKE AND NORTHERN MIAMI COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 610 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bradford,
moving northeast at 40 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...
Sidney, Piqua, Versailles, Covington, Newport, Bradford, Pleasant
Hill, Hardin, Webster, Russia, Gettysburg, Fletcher, Lockington,
Union Corners, Polo, Newbern, Darke County Airport, Horatio, Bloomer,
and Ballou.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 78 and 98.
 
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 8402 4018 8402 4000 8444 4019 8458
      4029 8440 4039 8418
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 236DEG 35KT 4010 8448 

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

$$

Novak