{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7cbd11e07f0e3328dc52c85f4d2035187da0200c.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7cbd11e07f0e3328dc52c85f4d2035187da0200c.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":210,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T18:57:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T18:57:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 656 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line\nextending from 9 miles northwest of Madison to 10 miles south of\nScottsburg, moving east at 50 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground\nlightning, and very heavy rain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or\ndeath. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nCarrollton, Vevay, Pleasant, French, Fairview, Ghent, Prestonville,\nBraytown, Center Square, Aberdeen, Langstaff, Locust, Avonburg,\nMoorefield, Mount Sterling, Jacksonville, Pate, Interstate 71 at Mile\nMarker 40, Interstate 71 at State Route 227, and Bear Branch.\n\nThis includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 48.\n\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.\n\nMotorists should slow down and use extra caution.\n\nWhen thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek\nshelter under trees when lightning threatens.\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."}