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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
603 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

INZ073-221045-
Ripley IN-
603 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF RIPLEY COUNTY
THROUGH 645 AM EDT...

At 602 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Vernon, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph, half inch hail, frequent
         cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.
         Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Batesville, Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Sunman, Holton, Napoleon,
Rexville, Ballstown, Penntown, Interstate 74 at State Route 101, New
Marion, Versailles Lake, Otter Village, and Huntersville.

This includes I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 149 and 157.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek
shelter under trees when lightning threatens.

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.

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LAT...LON 3919 8544 3931 8522 3931 8507 3903 8512
      3891 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1002Z 235DEG 27KT 3904 8552

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH

$$

KC