Columbus, Ohio
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Brown; Adams |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:40 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 8:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:40 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-05-16 @ 7:40 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
At 839 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brooksville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Maysville, Georgetown, Washington, Manchester, Ripley, Aberdeen, Lewisburg, Tollesboro, Decatur, Russellville, Mount Olivet, Dover, Higginsport, Germantown, Sardis, Blue Licks Battlefield, Trinity, Murphysville, Burika, and Alhambra. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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. |