Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

WWA for Richland CountyAt 932 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Gilead, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Mansfield, Ontario, Lexington, Loudonville, Bellville, Hayesville,
Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Mifflin, and Shauck.At 932 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Gilead, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Mansfield, Ontario, Lexington, Loudonville, Bellville, Hayesville,
Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Mifflin, and Shauck.9:33 amMay 16, 2026