Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 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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Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Hot ribs comin' up
Photo by Amy Kronenberger/The Daily Standard

Adam Hofacker, right, of After Hours Barbeque, Orrville, and helper Tyler Schroer serve barbecue ribs on Friday during the 10th Annual Mercer County Ribfest at the fairgrounds in Celina. The event continues today with a craft show from 11 a.m.-5 pm., Country Star Playoffs from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Life Size Porky Pong at 1 p.m. and a rib eating contest at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Saw Creek from 5-8 p.m. and 1988 Band from 9 p.m.-midnight.

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