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.