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

INZ073-221130-
Ripley IN-
652 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN FRANKLIN...
RIPLEY AND NORTHWESTERN SWITZERLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 730 AM EDT...

At 652 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Vernon, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Sunman, Holton, Napoleon, Rexville,
Ballstown, Benham, Penntown, Interstate 74 at State Route 101, New
Marion, Friendship, Versailles Lake, Cross Plains, Otter Village, and
Olean.

This includes I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 153 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 3920 8544 3931 8509 3931 8507 3893 8514
      3893 8520 3892 8520 3891 8544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1052Z 245DEG 39KT 3893 8564

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

$$

KC