Allen County EMA

⚠️ Severe Weather Update for Wednesday ⚠️

Today remains a day to stay weather aware across Allen County and the surrounding area.

While a few storms are possible earlier in the day, the main severe weather threat is expected between 5:00 PM and Midnight EDT. Our entire area is currently included in an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.

Potential hazards include:
🌬️ Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph
🧊 Large hail
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌧️ Flooding from heavy rainfall

Now is the time to prepare. Review your severe weather plan, make sure your devices are charged, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

📱 Sign up for Alert Allen County:
https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/allen_oh/wens.cfm

🚨 Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are activated for tornado warnings and are intended to alert people who are outdoors to seek additional weather information and shelter. Sirens should not be relied upon as your primary method of receiving warnings while indoors.

Stay weather aware throughout the day. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as new information becomes available.

WEATHER ALERT FOR ALLEN COUNTY

We are monitoring the potential for strong to severe storms Monday and Tuesday across our area. A Slight Risk for severe weather is in place both days.

🗓 Monday (May 18)
• Main threat: Damaging winds up to 60 mph
• Greatest storm coverage expected between 2 PM – 10 PM
• Heavy rain and localized flooding possible

🗓 Tuesday (May 19)
• All severe weather hazards possible, including:
🌪 Isolated tornadoes
🧊 Large hail
💨 Damaging winds
🌧 Heavy rainfall

⛈ Storms both days could produce rainfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour.

🌡 In addition to the storm threat, hot and humid conditions are expected with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and high humidity levels.

✅ Now is the time to prepare:
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings
• Review your severe weather safety plan
• Secure outdoor items before storms arrive
• Stay weather aware Monday and Tuesday afternoon/evening

Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are OUTSIDE. Make sure you have additional ways to receive alerts indoors and overnight.

📱 Sign up for ALERT ALLEN COUNTY to receive emergency and severe weather notifications directly to your phone or email:

Alert Allen County Sign Up:

https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/allen_oh/wens.cfm