WWUS81 KILN 182257
SPSILN

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
657 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
INZ075-080-KYZ089-182345-
Switzerland IN-Ohio IN-Carroll KY-
657 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO...SWITZERLAND
AND CARROLL COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 656 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northwest of Madison to 10 miles south of
Scottsburg, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or 
         death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Carrollton, Vevay, Pleasant, French, Fairview, Ghent, Prestonville,
Braytown, Center Square, Aberdeen, Langstaff, Locust, Avonburg,
Moorefield, Mount Sterling, Jacksonville, Pate, Interstate 71 at Mile
Marker 40, Interstate 71 at State Route 227, and Bear Branch.

This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 48.
 
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.

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 3874 8526 3869 8520 3891 8520 3894 8512
      3894 8510 3895 8508 3895 8506 3897 8505
      3898 8500 3899 8500 3899 8495 3901 8495
      3903 8488 3877 8500 3876 8502 3875 8501
      3860 8508 3858 8521 3863 8523 3874 8533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 248DEG 44KT 3888 8548 3854 8576 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Novak