Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 9:40AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Today 58° Today 58° likely 36° 36° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° light likely 23° 23° light likely slight chance
Friday, September 19th, 2008
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Brandon Clifton, a firefighter with Southwest Mercer Fire District, looks forward to resuming volunteer duties after an upcoming kidney transplant. The community has rallied to his aid with several benefits planned.

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FORT RECOVERY - Brandon Clifton walks slowly past a line of fire trucks at Southwest Mercer Fire Department knowing it is only a matter of time until he pulls on familiar turnout gear and gets back to helping others in their time of need. [More]
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