{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1fb217c8cfc87d7e9c43339afb59fe6f816ac341.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1fb217c8cfc87d7e9c43339afb59fe6f816ac341.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington OH"},"word_count":189,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Fayette; Union; Franklin; Preble; Butler\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH\n**Sent:** 2026-05-19T18:58:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-19T18:58:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oldenburg,\nmoving northeast at 35 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy\nrain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to\nvegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nHamilton, Oxford, Brookville, Liberty, West College Corner,\nOldenburg, Darrtown, Salem, Reily, Blooming Grove, Metamora,\nMillville, Laurel, Scipio, College Corner, Cedar Grove, Mount Carmel,\nDunlapsville, Whitewater State Park, and Mounds State Recreation\nArea.\n\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.\n\nMotorists should slow down and use extra caution.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for\nsoutheastern and east central Indiana...and southwestern and west\ncentral Ohio.\n\nTo report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at\nweather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can\ndo so safely."}