Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 9:36AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 935 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fort Shawnee, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Bellefontaine, Wapakoneta, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Rushsylvania, Huntsville, Buckland, Uniopolis, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 99 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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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Friday, February 23rd, 2007
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The West Ohio Healing Fields committee was presented with the Achievement Award. Committee members were Bets and Don Eischen, left, Kerri Howard, Greg Bornhorst, Jen and Dave Miller and Carol and Nick Kahlig.

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