{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bf9fd5ee3b013b49ef83e2a515404a9bafd2c584.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:44PM 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.bf9fd5ee3b013b49ef83e2a515404a9bafd2c584.001.1","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":211,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington OH\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T18:44:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T18:44:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 643 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line\nextending from near Greensburg to 11 miles northeast of Scottsburg,\nmoving east at 50 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...\nConnersville, Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora,\nBrookville, Bright, Hidden Valley, Liberty, Versailles, Milan,\nOsgood, Dillsboro, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Moores Hill,\nGlenwood, Lake Santee, Guilford, and Salem.\n\nThis includes the following Interstates...\nI-74 in Indiana between mile markers 145 and 171.\nI-74 in Ohio near mile marker 0.\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."}