Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 959 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Spencerville In Allen County, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Mendon, Kossuth, and State Route 116 at State Route 197.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.
68° 68° chance likely Sat 84° Sat 84° patchy 61° 61° slight chance Sun 84° Sun 84° slight chance
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Retired New Bremen Police Chief Doug Harrod, right, accepts a proclamation and congratulations from current chief Mike Skinner, left, and Mayor Jeff Pape. The Friday night ceremony also included the unveiling of a street sign proclaiming the access road to the municipal building as Harrod's Way. The officials are standing near a new police cruiser for the village.

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